#executive-privilege

#executive-privilege

Justice Department refuses to prosecute Attorney General for defying congressional subpoena related to special counsel audio interview.

The Justice Department will not prosecute Attorney General Merrick B. Garland for not complying with a congressional subpoena for President Biden's interview recordings due to executive privilege.

The Justice Department is attempting to block a former lawyer's congressional testimony regarding gun rights restoration for Mel Gibson.

The Justice Department declined to pursue a criminal case against Attorney General Garland due to executive privilege, mirroring past cases involving Eric Holder and Bill Barr.

Twitter argues a nondisclosure order violated its First Amendment rights regarding executive privilege and government overreach.

Trump's Twitter usage prior to the Capitol attack raises questions about misinformation and its impact on democracy.

Smith's report defends Merrick Garland's handling of the January 6 investigation, emphasizing ongoing DOJ efforts before Smith's appointment.

The White House invoked executive privilege to block the release of transcripts, sparking concerns about presidential transparency and potential misuse of power.

Biden asserts executive privilege over interview audio to shield AG Garland from potential contempt charges.

The House is expected to vote on holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress over President Biden's audiotapes.

The U.S. Justice Department pushed back on House Republicans' contempt threat towards Attorney General Merrick Garland over refusing to hand over a special counsel's interview audio recording.