House Judiciary Committee Contempt Resolution Against Attorney General Merrick Garland
The House Judiciary Committee passed a resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for failing to disclose audio recordings of President Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur. Republicans maintain a narrow majority in the House to pass the resolution. Garland defied a final warning to comply with a subpoena for the recording despite several warnings and requests. Biden asserted executive privilege to prevent disclosure of the audio. The White House previously bragged about not asserting executive privilege over Hur's probe into Biden for mishandling classified documents.
Key Points
- House Judiciary Committee passed a resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt
- Republicans have a narrow majority in the House to pass the resolution
- Garland defied a final warning to comply with a subpoena for the recording
- Biden asserted executive privilege to prevent disclosure of the audio
Pros
- Holding officials accountable for compliance with subpoenas
Cons
- Potential political implications and tensions between parties