Sen. Menedez Files 3d Circuit Brief in Speech or Debate Clause Appeal
Howard with the stories and the brief.
Category Archives: Speech or Debate Clause
“Robert Menendez Case Eligible for Appeal”
AP:
Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey may appeal his indictment on corruption charges, based partly on his argument that some of the charges stem from routine legislative work protected by the Constitution.
The United States Court of Appeals… Continue reading
“N.J.’s Menendez says actions that helped friend were legitimate”
NJ.com:
Lawyers for U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez argued in U.S. District Court in Newark that his actions on behalf of Dr. Salomon Melgen concerned legitimate policy questions and were not favors for a friend and campaign donor.
In filings submitted… Continue reading
“Government Not Impressed by Menendez’s ‘Policy’ Approach to Speech or Debate”
Speech or Debate Clause, Citizens United, Weigh Heavily in Sen. Menendez Defense to Bribery
This should be interesting.
Even if these claims ultimately fail (which they likely will), it will likely buy the Senator some significant time before potential incarceration.
Bauer Critical of SCOTUS AZ Redistricting Decision and Renzi Cert. Denial
Interesting read:
The doctrinal fine points are open to be debate, but it is hard to escape the impression that Court believes readily in the failures of the democratic process and the part played in this breakdown by self-interested legislators. … Continue reading
Bauer on #SCOTUS Renzi Petition and Congressional Self-Policing
Renzi Speech or Debate Clause Case Relisted at #SCOTUS
John Elwood:
The other two rescheduled cases involve the Speech or Debate Clause of the Constitution. The first petitioner is former Representative Richard Renzi, who was charged with extorting private investors to buy land owned by his friend and… Continue reading
“Will Menendez Staffers Be Forced to Testify Against Their Boss?”
Roll Call on how far the Speech or Debate privilege extends
9th Circuit Affirms Renzi Conviction
“The Legislator-Lobbyist Privilege?”
Very interesting post at Point of Order.
“House Lawyers Defend ‘Speech or Debate’ Protections”
Legal Times:
A bipartisan group of congressional leaders filed court papers Tuesday defending the constitutional shield that protects members of Congress and their staff from being forced to provide information about legislative activities.
The Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group of… Continue reading
“Developing a Speech or Debate Clause Framework for Redistricting Litigation”
Christopher Asta has posted this draft on SSRN (NYU Law Review). Here is the abstract:
The Speech or Debate Clause of the U.S. Constitution protects legislators from being “questioned” at trial about their legislative acts. This protection shields legislators from… Continue reading
“Former Rep. Rick Renzi Convicted in Corruption Case”
Roll Call reports.
So I’ll now be updating a few things in the Legislation chapters of my work in progress, Legislation, Statutory Interpretation, and Election Law: Examples and Explanations. (From alleged to convicted…)