Certainly. They had to see if the first few arrests floated.
Looks like it took them TWO YEARS testing various "Federal felony charges" in front of Federal judge focus groups before they found one that wouldn't make most of the esteemed jurists burst out laughing.
"Influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a Federal official ... or law enforcement officer while engaged in the performance of official duties" got only a few puzzled smiles - no absolute belly laughs - because the judges were bemused...
Thousands and thousands of Americans commit this "serious felony" every ten years during the decennial Census.
“Thousands and thousands of Americans commit this “serious felony” every ten years during the decennial Census.”
Actually, every year. ‘Round April 15th. /s