U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta has barred Stewart Rhodes, the Oath Keepers founder, from entering Washington, D.C., without court permission. This decision follows President Trump's commutation of Rhodes' 18-year sentence for orchestrating an attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The judge's order extends to other members of the Oath Keepers convicted in related cases. Rhodes previously met with lawmakers in D.C. shortly after his release, where he defended his actions during the Capitol riot, raising concerns about his influence and the implications of pardoning individuals involved in the attack.