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Hobbs Act

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002433

A United States federal law that prohibits robbery or extortion affecting interstate or foreign commerce. It provides for criminal penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for individuals who commit or conspire to commit such acts. The Act is frequently used in cases involving public corruption, labor racketeering, and organized crime.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-002433
FieldLaw
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  "definition": "A United States federal law that prohibits robbery or extortion affecting interstate or foreign commerce. It provides for criminal penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for individuals who commit or conspire to commit such acts. The Act is frequently used in cases involving public corruption, labor racketeering, and organized crime.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/hobbs-act/"
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