A federal judge has barred several high-profile figures involved in the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, including Stewart Rhodes, from entering Washington, DC without court permission. The ruling comes after President Trump controversially pardoned over 1,500 individuals related to the attack. Rhodes, the former leader of the far-right Oath Keepers group, had his 18-year sentence commuted by Trump.
Rhodes, who visited the Capitol after his release, defended his actions on January 6 and echoed Trump’s false claims of election fraud. Experts have expressed concern that the pardons could legitimize political violence. Among those pardoned was Enrique Tarrio, former leader of the far-right Proud Boys, who has since promised “retribution.”
Trump has also indicated that lawmakers involved in the Capitol probe should be investigated and face criminal charges, suggesting “military tribunals.” The pardons and Trump’s rhetoric have raised fears about the consequences of legitimizing violence and undermining democratic institutions.
The judge’s order barring certain individuals from Washington, DC reflects ongoing concern about the potential for further violence and unrest in the aftermath of the Capitol attack. The moves by both the courts and the former president highlight the deep divisions and tensions within American society that continue to reverberate after the events of January 6.
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