King Mob and Contempt of Congress

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Abstract The aftershocks of the riot at United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, continue to ripple through American public square. Department Justice brought over 750 criminal charges against assailants. House Representatives appointed a Select Committee investigate riot. And continues discuss meaning 6 as these prosecutions and House's investigation concludes. Although this is first time in history that mob actually breached Capitol, riots insurrections attempting overawe parliamentary bodies their own grounds are well precedented Anglo-American legal tradition. purpose article provide historical context for affrays like Trump Riot framework how legislatures should respond. Parliamentary precedents both sides Atlantic prove anyone who legislature contempt privilege. can refer such executive prosecution. In egregious cases, however, not hesitate vindicate itself by using its power. appoint joint select committee or independent commission hold those politically responsible account. There may be cases when an officer agent provokes incites Capitol. must prevail efforts bring them hearing compel produce discovery. Of three coordinate branches federal government among equals. privilege therefore trump during assault national assembly. Any member contemptuously seat liable discipline under inherent power Congress.

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عنوان ژورنال: British journal of American legal studies

سال: 2023

ISSN: ['2049-4092', '2719-5864']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bjals-2023-0004