House Republicans plan to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland accountable

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
House Republicans are planning to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland accountable through a vote to arrest him for not complying with a congressional subpoena for audio recordings of special counsel Robert Hur's interviews with President Biden.

Key Points

  • House Republicans are pushing for the use of inherent contempt to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland accountable
  • The DOJ refused to comply with a congressional subpoena for audio recordings of President Biden's interviews
  • Inherent contempt would allow Garland to stand trial before the House of Representatives

Pros

  • Protecting the integrity and independence of the legislative branch
  • Demonstrating seriousness towards non-compliance
  • Utilizing constitutional authority of inherent contempt

Cons

  • Risk of politicizing the Department of Justice
  • Possibility of the effort not succeeding due to lack of support from Democrats
  • Potential for the resolution to be tabled before a House-wide vote