Oath Keepers

The Oath Keepers are a far-right, anti-government militia group whose members subscribe to conspiracy theories and believe the federal government is tyrannical. They recruit primarily from former military, law enforcement, and first responder personnel. The group gained notoriety for its involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. They are newsworthy because the Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently filed motions requesting that a federal appeals judge overturn the seditious conspiracy convictions of some of its members, along with members of the Proud Boys, related to the January 6th events. This move by the DOJ is significant because it could potentially impact the legal consequences for those involved in the Capitol attack and raises questions about the strength of the government's case regarding seditious conspiracy charges against these groups.