If the road is clear, she's not obstructing. Your video shows multiple cars passing by her, which to me means she's not obstructing, so her being parked in the middle of the road is a traffic violation and outside of their jurisdiction.
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If the car:
• Blocks their vehicle
• Prevents execution of a warrant
• Impedes surveillance or pursuit
• Creates a safety hazard during an operation
Then the legal characterization changes.
At that point, federal agents do have authority to act, because they are no longer addressing “parking” — they are addressing interference.
Possible lawful actions:
• Ordering the driver to move the vehicle
• Temporarily detaining the driver
• Physically moving the vehicle if necessary
• Using force proportional to the need to clear the obstruction
The authority comes from:
• Federal obstruction statutes
• Implied authority to carry out lawful duties
• Officer safety doctrines
They still would not issue a parking citation, but they can neutralize the obstruction.
Doesn't look to me like she is blocking traffic. Look at the moment the truck pulls up to her, there is a whole other lane. Also, right before that truck pulls up, another car goes by. It also looks like she even waves them on.
I think this and why the fuck would you stand in front of a car are what the entirety of the argument lie upon.