legislative immunity

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The Supreme Court made that clear in another 1972 case where the court rejected Maryland Sen. Daniel C. Brewster's claim for legislative immunity from prosecution for taking an alleged bribe.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2023

They argued that because the records are maintained by Senate contractors, they were not subject to public records law and that legislative immunity applies.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2021

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