legislative immunity
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This week, Menendez also tried to claim legislative immunity for four charges relating to alleged bribery and obstruction of justice.
From Salon ● Mar. 15, 2024
McBurney noted during Friday’s hearing that both sides agree that legislative immunity exists, that it’s a matter of where the line should be drawn for questioning before the special grand jury.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 1, 2022
In his apology, Mr Mosley said: "My desire to get home to see my family does not justify how fast I was speeding nor my reference to legislative immunity when being pulled over."
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2018
Basel Ghattas, 60, a magazine publisher who joined the Knesset in 2013, was taken into custody by the police just hours after agreeing to surrender his legislative immunity.
From New York Times ● Dec. 22, 2016
The Senate said it is not required to disclose any of the requested records because of legislative immunity granted by the state constitution.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 13, 2016
