Seditious Conspiracy

The term Seditious Conspiracy means under US law, a plot to overthrow the government or use force "to prevent, hinder, or delay the execution of any law of the United States".
It is a rarely used law that dates from the US Civil War. 2022 year two leaders of the Oath Keepers - one of the other major organised groups present at the Capitol riot - were convicted in the first successful prosecution for seditious conspiracy since 1995. 
Seditious conspiracy is less serious than treason, which is the only crime specifically spelled out in the US Constitution and requires a high standard of proof - the testimony of at least two witnesses in open court or a confession. Treason can also be punishable by the death penalty.
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