Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal ProcedureRelease 119-73

§118 Interference with certain protective functions

Title 18 › Part PART I— - CRIMES › Chapter CHAPTER 7— - ASSAULT › § 118

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

Knowingly interfering with a federal agent performing protective duties under 22 U.S.C. 2709, 4802 in U.S. or special maritime jurisdiction is punishable by a fine, ≤1 year jail, or both.

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Title 18, §118

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Any person who knowingly and willfully obstructs, resists, or interferes with a Federal law enforcement agent engaged, within the United States or the special maritime territorial jurisdiction of the United States, in the performance of the protective functions authorized under section 37 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2709) or section 103 of the Diplomatic Security Act (22 U.S.C. 4802) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.

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18 U.S.C. § 118

Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure

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Apr 6, 2026

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