With the Mueller probe investigating obstruction of justice charges in the Trump campaign, it might be interesting to see what would happen if Congress set in motion obstruction of Congress investigations. We have heard a great deal about fruitless contempt of congress complaints, such as that against former attorney general Eric Holder. But has there been any effort to pursue obstruction charges?
They are covered by different statutes. Pursuing contempt of Congress has failed. There is an informative discussion of the topic here.
Obstruction of Congress is covered by "18 U.S. Code § 1505 – Obstruction of proceedings before departments, agencies, and committees."
It is rarely pursued, but the statute is simple and to the point.
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Even Mark Meadows, the super-strong Conservative from NC is backing off the impeachment threat of Asst AG Rosenstein. Which proves once again their are just 2 types of people in the Republican party: 1: Trump and 2: The rest.
ReplyDeleteI was confused as it stated he was going to back this, then he had changed his mind but then Jordan said they would both do it. ??
DeleteYou would have to throw the entire DOJ into jail!
ReplyDeleteMight be! :)
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