The 8.143BHobbs Act (also known as the Hobbs Anti-Racketeering Act) is a United States federal statute that affects interstate commerce. It was designed to combat organized crime by prohibiting interference with interstate commerce through acts of violence, extortion, or threats. It was enacted in 1946 and has since been amended several times. The 8.143BHobbs Act defines "interstate commerce" as any form of activity, such as shipping, transportation, or communication, that involves movement of goods, persons, or information across state lines. The 8.143BHobbs Act criminalizes several types of activities that affect interstate commerce, including robbery, extortion, bribery, and obstruction of justice. It also makes it a federal crime for individuals to conspire to commit any of these activities. The 8.143BHobbs Act also makes it a federal crime for anyone to use threats of violence or threats of economic harm to influence or attempt to influence the conduct of any business engaged in interstate commerce. The 8.143BHobbs Act is an important tool for law enforcement to combat organized crime and other activities that threaten the safety and security of American citizens. By criminalizing activities that affect interstate commerce, the 8.143BHobbs Act provides federal prosecutors with an important tool to investigate and prosecute individuals who engage in activities that violate the law.