Speech or Debate Clause : Recent Developments.
Provides constitutional background on the Speech or Debate Clause, which affords Members of Congress immunity from certain civil and criminal suits relating to their legislative acts and provides a testimonial privilege. Addresses issues regarding the application and scope of the Speech or Debate Cl...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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2006.
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| Series: | U.S. Congressional Research.
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| Summary: | Provides constitutional background on the Speech or Debate Clause, which affords Members of Congress immunity from certain civil and criminal suits relating to their legislative acts and provides a testimonial privilege. Addresses issues regarding the application and scope of the Speech or Debate Clause in searches and seizures of Congressional offices and civil actions related to employment and office personnel. |
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| Item Description: | Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |