# Justice Manual § 9-65.500: Interference with or Obstruction of the Secret Service—18 U.S.C. § 3056(d)

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-65.500

## Section

- **Citation:** Justice Manual § 9-65.500
- **Heading:** Interference with or Obstruction of the Secret Service—18 U.S.C. § 3056(d)
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Agency guidance
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DOJ Justice Manual / Title 9: Criminal / 9-65.000 - Protection Of Government Officials / Justice Manual § 9-65.500

## Text

Section 3056(d) of Title 18 prohibits knowingly and willfully obstructing, resisting, or interfering with a Federal law enforcement agent who is engaged in protective functions. The Secret Service will conduct investigations of alleged violations of 18 U.S.C. § 3056(d) and forward copies of all investigative reports to the United States Attorney and to the Counterterrorism Section (CTS) of the National Security Division. The Counterterrorism Section has supervisory responsibility over 18 U.S.C. § 3056(d).

[updated January 2020]

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