### Question
Can you define what federally protected function means?


### Answer
**Federally protected function** is defined as the following in *18 U.S.C. § 232*:

> any function, operation, or action carried out, under the laws of the United States, by any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States or by an officer or employee thereof

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 232*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 12-CIVIL DISORDERS**

