Historically, it has been difficult to convict people of conspiring to overthrow the government or stop its normal functioning.
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The promise of pardons to offer criminal sanctuary likely undermines the rule of law and increases the risks of political violence.
The founder of a violent anti-government group has been sent to prison for seditious conspiracy. Experts explain what that means.
The First Amendment, along with a lack of clarity on what counts as an educational mission for charities, can lead authorities to approve applications from extremist groups.
The historic conviction of Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and one other co-defendant for seditious conspiracy has implications for free speech and the future of the militia movement in the US.
About 10% of the Oath Keepers are active-duty military, and around two-thirds are retired military or law enforcement.
Stewart Rhodes of the Oath Keepers, has been charged with seditious conspiracy over the attempted insurrection. A constitutional law scholar outlines why that may set a bad precedent.
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Director of Research, Academic Development and Innovation at the Center on Terrorism, Extremism and Counterterrorism, Middlebury College
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Research Fellow in Social Psychology, Georgia State University
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Professor of Communication and Middle East Studies, Georgia State University
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Professor of Law, William & Mary Law School
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Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Alabama
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Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology, University of North Carolina – Charlotte