Speech or Debate Clause Recent Developments

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Congress--Officials and employees.

United States.

Actions and defenses.

Searches and seizures.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2007

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

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Speech or Debate Clause

Publisher Number:

CRS-2007-AML-0358

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license