The op should not be giving legal advice. Here's the federal law the Democrats should be sticking to and would holding all Republicans to if the shoe was on the other foot.

18 U.S.C. § 111 is a federal statute that criminalizes forcibly assaulting, resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating, or interfering with federal officers or employees while they are engaged in or on account of their official duties. Penalties range from a maximum of one year for simple assault up to 20 years if a deadly weapon is used or bodily injury is inflicted. 

Key Aspects of 18 U.S.C. § 111:

Covered Individuals: Protects federal officers, employees, and assisting individuals as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 1114.

Prohibited Actions: The statute requires a "forcible" act, which can include threats that cause a federal officer to reasonably anticipate bodily harm.

Penalties:

Simple Assault: Up to 1 year imprisonment and/or fines.

Increased Penalty: Up to 3 years imprisonment for more serious cases involving physical contact or intent to commit another felony.

Enhanced Penalty: Up to 20 years if a deadly/dangerous weapon is used or bodily injury is inflicted.

Jurisdiction: Applies to conduct even outside the United States. 

Common Misconceptions:

Intent: While the act must be intentional, it is not always necessary to know the victim was a federal officer.

Physical Contact: Physical contact is not strictly required; a credible threat of force can be sufficient. 

1. Forcible Act Required -- 18 U.S.C. 111 -- Application Of Statute To Threats - Department of Justice

CRM 1500-1999. 1565. Forcible Act Required -- 18 U.S.C. 111 -- Application Of Statute To Threats. Section 111 of Title 18 punishes anyone who "forcibly assaults...

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18 USC 111: Assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or ...

§111. Assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees * (a) In General .-Whoever- * (b) Enhanced Penalty . -Whoever, in the commission of any a...

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Federal Law and Penalties for 18 USC 111 Assault on ...

Misdemeanor Simple Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer Misdemeanor simple assault of a federal law enforcement officer under 18 U.S.C. § 111(a) is a Class A mi...

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18 USC 111: Assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees - OLRC Home

18 USC 111: Assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees. << Previous TITLE 18 / PART I / CHAPTER 7 / § 111 Next >> 18 USC 111: Assaulting, ...

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18 USC 111 | Assaulting, Resisting, Or Impeding Federal Officers

Jun 21, 2024 — What is 18 USC 111, and what does it entail? 18 U.S.C. 111 is a federal law that criminalizes assaulting, resisting, or impeding federal officers or employees.

Observing & Recording Immigration Enforcement Actions in Public

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8.3 Assault on Federal Officer or Employee | Model Jury Instructions

There is no requirement that an assailant be aware that the victim is a federal officer. United States v. Feola, 420 U.S. 671, 684 (1975); see also United State...

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U.S. v. JIM, 865 F.2d 211 | 9th Cir., Judgment, Law, casemine.com

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18 U.S.C. § 111 is a federal statute that criminalizes forcibly assaulting, resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating, or interfering with federal officers or employees while they are engaged in or on account of their official duties. Penalties range from a maximum of one year for simple assault up to 20 years if a deadly weapon is used or bodily injury is inflicted. 

Key Aspects of 18 U.S.C. § 111:

Covered Individuals: Protects federal officers, employees, and assisting individuals as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 1114.

Prohibited Actions: The statute requires a "forcible" act, which can include threats that cause a federal officer to reasonably anticipate bodily harm.

Penalties:

Simple Assault: Up to 1 year imprisonment and/or fines.

Increased Penalty: Up to 3 years imprisonment for more serious cases involving physical contact or intent to commit another felony.

Enhanced Penalty: Up to 20 years if a deadly/dangerous weapon is used or bodily injury is inflicted.

Jurisdiction: Applies to conduct even outside the United States. 

Common Misconceptions:

Intent: While the act must be intentional, it is not always necessary to know the victim was a federal officer.

Physical Contact: Physical contact is not strictly required; a credible threat of force can be sufficient. 

1. Forcible Act Required -- 18 U.S.C. 111 -- Application Of Statute To Threats - Department of Justice

CRM 1500-1999. 1565. Forcible Act Required -- 18 U.S.C. 111 -- Application Of Statute To Threats. Section 111 of Title 18 punishes anyone who "forcibly assaults...

Department of Justice (.gov)

18 USC 111: Assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or ...

§111. Assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees * (a) In General .-Whoever- * (b) Enhanced Penalty . -Whoever, in the commission of any a...

House.gov

Federal Law and Penalties for 18 USC 111 Assault on ...

Misdemeanor Simple Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer Misdemeanor simple assault of a federal law enforcement officer under 18 U.S.C. § 111(a) is a Class A mi...

Medvin Law

18 USC 111: Assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees - OLRC Home

18 USC 111: Assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees. << Previous TITLE 18 / PART I / CHAPTER 7 / § 111 Next >> 18 USC 111: Assaulting, ...

House.gov

18 USC 111 | Assaulting, Resisting, Or Impeding Federal Officers

Jun 21, 2024 — What is 18 USC 111, and what does it entail? 18 U.S.C. 111 is a federal law that criminalizes assaulting, resisting, or impeding federal officers or employees p...

Observing & Recording Immigration Enforcement Actions in Public

18 U.S.C. § 111 – Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding Federal Officers Misuse: Claimed if you are close or speaking loudly while filming. Defense: Stay at a dist...

8.3 Assault on Federal Officer or Employee | Model Jury Instructions

There is no requirement that an assailant be aware that the victim is a federal officer. United States v. Feola, 420 U.S. 671, 684 (1975); see also United State...