Despite a Supreme Court ruling aimed to curb the prosecutorial overreach of the Aggravated Identity Theft Statute by narrowing its interpretation, the statute remains inherently vague, perpetuating unjust outcomes. Without legislative amendment or more definitive judicial guidance, the statute will continue to serve as a tool for prosecutorial overreach.
By Andrew Mancilla and Robert Fantone
In 2004, when identity theft emerged as a significant threat to individuals and institutions alike, Congress enacted 18 U.S.C. §1028A, entitled “Aggravated Identity Theft,” to impose stricter penalties on offenders.
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