The US Department of Justice has officially applied to drop the seditious conspiracy convictions given to members of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys in connection with the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. The department stated that this decision was made due to procedural and evidential issues that emerged during the trial process. This development is considered an important step politically and legally. The request for reassessment of the convictions is being followed as a situation that could affect the course of the related cases. Official statements and new information will be shared with the public as the process progresses.