Hook, Line, and Stinker: How the Jurisdictional “Hook” for Hobbs …
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WebJul 15, 2020 · Iowa Law Review. 105 Iowa L. Rev. 2299 (2020) Download PDF Abstract The Hobbs Act, passed by Congress in 1946, makes it a federal crime to obstruct, delay, or affect commerce through robbery or extortion. “Commerce” is the federal jurisdictional hook that elevates robbery to a federal crime.
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