The STOP Act makes it illegal to barricade oneself while evading arrest by a federal law enforcement officer.
The STOP Act, or Secure Takedown and Obstruction Prevention Act, amends section 111 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit barricading oneself while evading arrest by a federal law enforcement officer. Barricading is defined as taking a position in a physical location that prevents immediate access by any federal law enforcement officer and refusing to exit or comply with lawful directions when the officer is attempting to apprehend the person. Violators face fines, imprisonment for up to three years, or both.
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