Here are charges Trump supporters who stormed the US Capitol might face
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Trump supporters storm the Capitol and halt a joint session of the 117th Congress on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C.Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times
A mob of Trump supporters broke into the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, shattering windows, destroying furniture, ransacking offices and stealing property.
Storming the Capitol Rotunda and pushing their way into lawmakers offices, the unruly crowd s intent was to thwart Congress from certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College win. They ultimately stalled the process but didn t stop it, as Congress reconvened later in the evening.
Senator Tom Umberg (D – Orange County) was named Chair of the California State Senate Judiciary Committee by State Senate Pro Tem Toni Atkins. Senator Umberg has served as a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee since 2018. Prior to being appointed as Chair of Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Umberg chaired the Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee.
“I am honored by Senate President Pro Tem Atkins’ confidence in appointing me Judiciary Chair,” said Senator Umberg. “The pandemic and the increasing costs of litigation have made access to justice more challenging. In leading the Judiciary Committee, I plan to work diligently with the committee members to consider thoughtful policy and meet the pandemic crisis head-on. I will pursue California’s interests with the same determination towards justice I have demonstrated throughout my career.”