contempt
House Dems propose strengthening Congress’ contempt power to break administration stonewalls
But such extreme measures have fallen out of favor over the years, as Congress has relied instead primarily on litigation to enforce its subpoenas and officials across government have acknowledged the unappetizing prospect of using force to impose its will. It’s even trickier when applied to a coequal branch of government, which may have its …
Contempt case alleging Alaska quarantine break dismissed
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A federal magistrate judge has dismissed a criminal contempt complaint against a man who prosecutors had accused of violating a judge’s order and breaking Alaska quarantine rules following his early release from prison amid the coronavirus pandemic. Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Deborah M. Smith this week granted a request by the …
House votes to hold Barr and Ross in criminal contempt of Congress
The Democratic-controlled House on Wednesday voted to hold Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary William Ross in criminal contempt of Congress for failing to comply with subpoenas about the origins of a controversial citizenship question on the 2020 census. The measure passed by a vote of 230 to 198, with four Democrats joining all …
Trump invokes executive privilege ahead of House Oversight contempt vote for Barr, Ross
The move comes ahead of a vote in the committee about whether to hold Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in contempt of Congress over a dispute related to the census and for not complying with subpoenas issued by the committee. In a letter to Committee Chair Elijah Cummings, Assistant Attorney General …
