The court acknowledged that using threats and force to obtain property is wrongful. However, the court reasoned that it is considered "wrongful" only when the perpetrator has no "legitimate claim" to it. Since federal law empowers unions with the right to strike, the use of violence to secure higher pay and benefits was not extortion. The case was dismissed. Such violent acts can, however, be punishable under normal state or federal laws.
” Since federal law empowers unions with the right to strike, the use of violence to secure higher pay and benefits was not extortion.”
That’s interesting as hell. Using the court’s “logic,” then using the Declaration of Independence to shoot or hang judges to secure liberty is not violence or prohibited.