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Hobbs Act

A federal law that makes it a crime to commit or attempt robbery or extortion that affects interstate commerce.

Extortion

Obtaining property from someone through actual or threatened force, violence, or fear, or by wrongful use of fear without violence, or under the appearance of official authority.

Commerce

Any trade or business activity that crosses state lines, occurs within a U.S. territory, or otherwise falls under federal jurisdiction.

Labor Dispute

Any disagreement concerning terms or conditions of employment, or the association or representation of persons in negotiating, fixing, maintaining, changing, or seeking to arrange terms or conditions of employment, regardless of whether the disputants stand in the proximate relation of employer and employee.

Robbery

Unlawfully taking personal property from someone or in their presence, against their will, by using or threatening force or violence, or by causing fear of injury.