Posted on 10/12/2019 10:18:24 PM PDT by ransomnote
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) revealed in a new interview that House Democrats have discussed jailing allies of the president who do not comply with congressional subpoenas, an escalation of the House's efforts to force White House compliance with an impeachment inquiry.
Tlaib told Deadline Detroit that such an action, known as inherent contempt, would be "uncharted territory" for Congress but added that "serious discussions" about taking the step have occurred within the Democratic caucus.
“There have been actual serious conversations about what the logistics would look like... if we did have to force someone through a court order to come before the Congressional committee," she said. "This is pretty uncharted territory for many of us and even for Congress.”
Tlaib's comments echoed those of Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.), who called for the House to do as much in a CNN interview earlier this week.
"I think it's time to call in the sergeant-at-arms and march them off to our little jail, which we do happen to have," Garamendi said on Wednesday.
"Let them sit there and cool off for a while," he added.
Whether Congress would be successful in enforcing a declaration of inherent contempt is unclear. Such a crime is prosecuted by the Justice Department, which could potentially decline to prosecute the charge.
The White House has warned Congress that it will not cooperate with an impeachment probe in the Democratic-controlled House, though a State Department official defied an order to not testify this week and met with congressional investigators.
Go ahead dems, overreach. We know you’re too stupid and evil not to.
Do it. DO IT! DO IT, you MFs! Unleash your inner Stalin.
‘Civil war talk.’
More or less. You’d simply be inviting unarmed posses to form, and try to civil-arrest Democratic House members at the airport, or at public situations.
If you were a House member in a marginally won district...you’d be shaking your head at this tactic because it only inflames people to show up and vote you out.
The Constitution grants Congress ZERO authority to enforce laws. It has absolutely no power to make any arrests. Even the courts don’t, and for the same reason.
I only have contempt for congress.
Be hilarious to see several LEO square off on each other...
How many divisions do they have?
Or pushing posies...
it seems as if the democrats are acting as provocateurs, trying to instigate a physical confrontation that they cannot win in the physical arena but can use as an excuse to impeach trump for contempt of congress.
it seems to me that trump has the option of offering to send a military armed escort along with each witness to congress. if congress declines this, then trump would in theory be off the hook.
trump could also cite executive privilege.
trump could also claim that impeachment hearings have not started yet due to lack of a full house vote (maybe try this option first).
the witnesses could perhaps take the 5th (how would this play with dual jurisdiction, i wonder, if the response were to grant federal immunity).
all of these could end up in court (in which case the danger may be from john roberts).
Of course.. enforcement, the HAMAS way.
Our fellow citizens VOTED this anti-American in!!
and if they simply say no?
since the president can pardon anyone but himself, and controls all the police and military... yeah... sort of stupid libs.. (even for you)
ROFL
Yep- they totally envisioned Harry Reid’s nuclear option as their ace in the hole, never even considering that WE may get a hold of it.
Looking forward to the sergeant of arms confronting a sizable contingent of secret service personnel. Should be pretty funny.
A one party mace based arrest.
That’s the ticket.
Mace of the United States House of Representatives
Why? Democrats have ignored subpoenas, they set the standard. Hope that was discussed.
Hey Rashida, many of us have a completely different plan for your side. Be careful what you wish for and control that tongue.
Soros disciple
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