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Rep. Jamie Raskin moves to file an amicus brief in appeals over DOJ’s effort to vacate Jan. 6 convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys leaders, also urging the court to appoint an independent amicus, warning no one is defending the jury verdicts.
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Analysis Summary
The Trump DOJ asked a federal appeals court on April 15, 2026 to vacate convictions of Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and four Proud Boys leaders including Ethan Nordean and Dominic Pezzola, who were convicted of seditious conspiracy for roles in the January 6 attack. Rep. Jamie Raskin called the move "an appalling and dangerous turn of events," but whether he filed a specific amicus brief opposing this motion cannot be independently confirmed from available sources as of April 17.
Claims Analysis (3)
“Rep. Jamie Raskin moves to file an amicus brief in appeals over DOJ's effort to vacate Jan. 6 convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys leaders”
No independent confirmation found of amicus brief filing. Raskin's April 15 statement confirmed but not this specific legal action.
“DOJ's effort to vacate Jan. 6 convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys leaders”
Confirmed: DOJ filed motion April 15, 2026 to vacate convictions of 12 Oath Keepers and Proud Boys members including Rhodes, Meggs, Nordean, Biggs, Rehl, Pezzola.
“urging the court to appoint an independent amicus, warning no one is defending the jury verdicts”
No confirmation found of Raskin urging court appointment of independent amicus or this specific warning language in available sources.
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