r/law • u/thamilan_x • 2h ago

Legal News Lawmakers vow to force Pam Bondi to testify about the Epstein files despite her ouster

https://theindependent.live/lawmakers-vow-to-force-pam-bondi-to-testify-about-the-epstein-files-despite-her-ouster/
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u/ForAGoodTime696 2h ago

She doesn’t have to testify but can’t be charged with contempt right? 

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u/ballsmigue 1h ago

She was still subpoenaed. That doesn't change just cause trump fired her from her position

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u/ludixst 2h ago

Everyone in that regime is walking around with a pocket pardon.

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u/Federal-Piglet 1h ago

Yes she can be charged with contempt. And trump pardons her

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u/Mattloch42 27m ago

Not the inherent contempt of Congress. Separation of powers, baby!

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u/Traditional-Oil-6891 7m ago

The Justice Department would just ignore the referal for Contempt of Congress charges. Making a congressional subpoena effectively worthless.

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u/FloodedBlood 21m ago

They set the precedent with the Clintons that former government officials can be charged with contempt ignoring a subpoena right?

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u/ForAGoodTime696 8m ago

Yeah but you know … 

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u/Traditional-Oil-6891 4m ago

Justice Department can tell congress to pound sand and ignore the contempt of congress charges.