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

But in the past, some people given congressional immunity have still faced criminal prosecutions.

From Washington Post • Dec. 2, 2021

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