Biden’s Department of Justice Says AG Merrick Garland Immune from Prosecution for Contempt of Congress
SUMMARY
President Joe Biden's Department of Justice issued a memo asserting that Attorney General Merrick Garland is shielded from prosecution for contempt of Congress due to Biden's executive privilege. This came shortly before the House of Representatives voted to hold Garland in contempt for withholding audio recordings related to Special Counsel Robert Hur's investigation into Biden's handling of classified information. Despite subpoenas from House committees, Garland only provided written transcripts, prompting accusations from Republicans about Biden's mental fitness. The memo defended the privilege claim, citing separation of powers concerns, while Republicans criticized Garland's stance, suggesting it fuels doubts about Biden's capacity to serve effectively as president.
