Interference with certain protective functions
Official text prohibited actmental stateif conditionpenaltylegal term
Any person who knowingly and obstructs, resists, or interferes with a Federal law enforcement agent engaged, within the United States or the special maritime territorial jurisdiction of the United States, in the performance of the protective functions authorized under section 37 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2709) or section 103 of the Diplomatic Security Act (22 U.S.C. 4802) shall be , imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.
History: (Added Pub. L. 109–472, §4(a), Jan. 11, 2007, 120 Stat. 3555.)
Simplified explanation
It is a federal crime to block, resist, or interfere with a federal law enforcement agent who is carrying out certain protective duties. These are protection duties authorized under State Department and Diplomatic Security laws, such as guarding officials or foreign dignitaries. The law covers conduct inside the United States or in U.S. maritime areas under federal control.