§ 1509. Obstruction of court orders
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Whoever, by threats or force, willfully prevents, obstructs, impedes, or interferes with, or willfully attempts to prevent, obstruct, impede, or interfere with, the due exercise of rights or the performance of duties under any order, judgment, or decree of a court of the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
No injunctive or other civil relief against the conduct made criminal by this section shall be denied on the ground that such conduct is a crime.
(Added Pub. L. 86–449, title I, § 101, May 6, 1960, 74 Stat. 86; amended Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)
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- Pub. L. 86–449, title I, § 101
- 74 Stat. 86
- Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H)
- 108 Stat. 2147
- Pub. L. 103–322
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§ 1509
Obstruction of court orders
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 86–449, title I, § 101
Stat.74 Stat. 86
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H)
Stat.108 Stat. 2147
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322
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