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Neal Katyal: “This clause does not immunize a senator from testifying about information about other people committing crimes, or if as…”

On the recordJuly 11, 2022
This clause does not immunize a senator from testifying about information about other people committing crimes, or if as long as it doesn’t impugn a legislative act. And last time I checked, plotting a coup is not a legislative act.
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Neal Katyal
Democratic · District of Columbia
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msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Neal Katyal explains why Lindsey Graham's claim of immunity regarding his subpoena is invalid.

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