The court has consistently held that the primary purpose of the speech and debate clause is to, quote, prevent intimidation by the executive and before a possibly hostile judiciary. So let's call this for what it is. This administration is criminalizing legislative oversight. and the Republicans on this committee are helping them to do so. Rep. McIver didn't engage in interference. It was ICE that engaged in interference, while members of Congress attempted to conduct legitimate oversight of ICE facilities. (09:19–09:23)
CLAIM
Asserts that the current administration is criminalizing the oversight duties of Congress.
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