congressional immunity
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Earlier on Tuesday, a spokesperson for Comer said the Kentucky congressman "will not consider granting congressional immunity for her testimony".
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2025
Under the Constitution, Pence's role as vice president also made him the president of the Senate, entitling him to some measure of congressional immunity, Boasberg found.
From Salon ● Apr. 11, 2023
Legal analysts said the fight likely bears on not only what information is covered by congressional immunity but, importantly, who gets to decide and how.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 31, 2023
Ryan said there’s no doubt that a grant of congressional immunity can negatively affect a simultaneous criminal investigation.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 27, 2017
Rios Montt has used congressional immunity over the past decade to fight off attempts by Spanish prosecutors to try him.
From Reuters ● May 29, 2012
