### Question
What does federally protected function mean?


### Answer
**Federally protected function** has the following meaning 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**

