Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Latest Breaking News
In reply to the discussion: In 'Stunning' 2-1 Decision, Appeals Court Says Congress Can't Enforce Subpoena Against Ex-WH Counsel [View all]former9thward
(31,805 posts)26. The courts are an independent branch of government.
Congress can't tell them what to do.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
42 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
In 'Stunning' 2-1 Decision, Appeals Court Says Congress Can't Enforce Subpoena Against Ex-WH Counsel [View all]
Calista241
Aug 2020
OP
If the Dems also have the white house, McConnell may be more tempted to allow it
ArizonaLib
Aug 2020
#14
And I strongly believe killing the filibuster will be a watershed moment for Democrats
groundloop
Aug 2020
#20
Congress regulates the judicial branch and can pass laws that limit the scope of SCOTUS
ArizonaLib
Aug 2020
#27
I wonder how much of this is those 2 conservative judges auditioning for SCOTUS
ArizonaLib
Aug 2020
#15
Oh, but the Senate can't vote on Supreme Court nominees in an election year.....
groundloop
Aug 2020
#21
hmmm, so, there is a statute that says House and Senate have subpoena power?
Thomas Hurt
Aug 2020
#3
Translation: A Congressional Subpoena is utterly toothless and can be ignored with impunity.
maxsolomon
Aug 2020
#4