Mayor Libby Schaaf Act of 2018

“1510A. Obstruction of the enforcement of the laws of the United States

“(a) It shall be unlawful for any officer, employee, or agent of a State or political subdivision thereof to obstruct, hinder, delay, or otherwise impede the enforcement of the laws of the United States, or to attempt to do so. Whoever violates this section shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both.

“(b) As used in this section—

“(1) the term “obstruct, hinder, delay, or otherwise impede the enforcement of the laws of the United States” shall include the purposeful broadcast by an officer, employee, or agent of a State or political subdivision thereof of information relating to any imminent action by a Federal law enforcement officer or agent without regard to the manner in which the broadcaster became aware of the imminent action; and

“(2) the term “State” means any of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any other territory or possession of the United States.”