The United States Justice Department is encountering resistance from lawmakers regarding its endeavor to reinterpret the Wire Act, a statute initially intended to address unlawful wagering. The department recently asserted that the legislation should encompass all types of internet gambling, not merely sports wagering. This stance was met with disapproval and even dismissed by a judge at the federal level.
Currently, Congress is taking steps. They have put forward legislation that would halt funding to the Justice Department specifically for enforcing this novel understanding of the Wire Act. This represents a considerable setback to the department’s endeavors and indicates that Congress dissents with their methodology.
Although the Justice Department could still challenge the federal judge’s decision, this bill transmits a clear message. It appears probable that Congress will persist in opposing the department’s attempts to expand the reach of the Wire Act.