NEW: DOJ Official tells @CBSNews

that “In a call with U.S. Attorney’s last week the AG did encourage prosecutors to be more aggressive in bringing charges against violent protestors for crimes, including for plotting to overthrow the government. Several legal avenues were..

mentioned during this meeting, including the sedition law, and a statute that permits prosecutors to federally charge someone impeding or obstructing law enforcement when they are responding to unrest. This kind of response from the Attorney General is not surprising, as his

priority of restoring law and order has become a hallmark of his tenure during this administration + part of his Department’s broader strategy.” Confirms WSJ alert @ClareHymes22

https://www.wsj.com/articles/barr-tells-prosecutors-to-consider-charging-violent-protesters-with-sedition-11600276683

https://twitter.com/CBS_Herridge/status/1306352568533123072