Because apparently from the affidavit the government is taking the position that reporting on, or protesting against, or even following some federal employees car, is now a felony interference with government agents. Because after all, they supposedly can't do their jobs.
By that test after a good snowstorm if the roads aren't cleared fast enough the plow drivers could be headed for prison.
Personally I think what Bundy et al did was ill advised, but the indictments seem to be a giant stretch. I'm not going to hold my breath waiting for similar indictments against the next group of leftist protesters who block traffic, or otherwise "prevent" federal employees from getting to work.
Santilli?
“According to open
source information, the Oath Keepers and III%ers have been identified as organizations
associated with the anti-government patriot movement.”
Affidavit makes a big deal about his III% patch on his coat.
That puts him right up there with Banditos.