Immunity of Congress at Issue in Brewster Charges Revival
The question whether lawmakers enjoy blanket immunity under the speech and debate clause will be tested as the Brewster case potentially returns to court. The dispute involves whether Congress can shield its members from prosecution for official actions and partly echoes the Dowdy indictment tied to a $25,000 bribe.
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