House Republicans Threatening to Hold Attorney General Merrick Garland Accountable

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
House Republicans, led by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, are threatening to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland accountable in federal court for failing to deliver tapes of a special counsel's interview of President Biden to Congress.

Key Points

  • House Republicans are using inherent contempt powers to enforce a congressional subpoena on Attorney General Merrick Garland
  • The move is in response to Garland's refusal to deliver tapes of special counsel Rob Hur's interview of President Biden
  • Inherent contempt powers have not been used by Congress since 1934

Pros

  • Asserting Congressional power and oversight
  • Ensuring accountability of government officials

Cons

  • Potential escalation in tensions between branches of government
  • Risk of politicizing legal processes