What federal legislation provided the basis for burns arrest?

The federal legislation that provided the basis for the arrest of individuals involved in the events surrounding the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot includes the U.S. Code Title 18, specifically Section 231(a)(3), which addresses civil disorder. This law makes it a federal offense to obstruct or impede law enforcement during a civil disorder that affects interstate commerce. Additionally, other charges related to trespassing and destruction of property were applicable under various federal statutes.