Calvin Thomas v. United States
HabeasCorpus Securities
Whether Hobbs Act robbery under 18 U.S.C. § 1951 is a crime of violence under the force clause of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(3)(A)
Questions Presented 1. Whether Hobbs Act robbery under 18 U.S.C. § 1951 is a crime of violence under the force clause of 18 U.S.C. § 924(¢)(3)(A), where the offense encompasses threats of harm to intangible property and economic interests, and thus does not categorically require the use, attempted use, or threat of violent physical force? 2. Whether federal bank robbery under 18 U.S.C. § 2113(a) and (d) be a crime of violence under the elements clause of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(8)(A), where the offense fails to require any intentional use, attempted use, or threat of violent physical force? i Statement of