legislative immunity
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Judge Sidney H. Stein has rejected Menendez’s attempt to claim legislative immunity protects him from the charges.
From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024
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
"Nothing short of an emergency justifies that kind of speeding, and assertions of immunity in that situation seem outside the intent of the constitutional provision regarding legislative immunity," said Mr Mesnard.
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
