Congress's Contempt Power and the Enforcement of Congressional Subpoenas: Law, History, Practice, and Procedure
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This report examines the source of the contempt power, reviews the historical development of the early case law, outlines the statutory and common law basis for Congress's contempt power, and analyzes the procedures associated with inherent contempt, criminal contempt, and the civil enforcement of subpoenas. In addition, the report discusses both non-constitutional and constitutionally based limitations on the power. Finally, the report includes a discussion of the significance of the House Jud…
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Date:
May 8, 2012
Creator:
Garvey, Todd & Dolan, Alissa M.
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department