So apparently, the Executive Branch can order searches on the Legislative Branch but only the Executive Branch can order searches on the Executive Branch? Equal branches of government...
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The Judicial is a lynchpin in the process between all branches. It will initiate investigative efforts and work accordingly under the law.
The actions that can be initiated and taken are a bit different or so they would seem depending in who is bugging who, but should in either case faciliate a fair and legal dealing with those who have violated statutes.
I pinged a legal constitutional folk earlier re: the scenario presented here. waiting for reply. I won't pretend to be expert as to constuitutional law other that I spell it. ;-)
Senators and Representatives are at all times subject to arrest for treason, felony, and breach of the peace. They may be held and prosecuted as private citizens for the ordinary crimes. However if they are attending the sessions of Congress, or on their way to or from such sessions, they are not subject to arrest in civil cases. Meaning that even a member who remains at home during a session of Congress enjoys this exemption. This privilege from arrest comes from Englis practice. Thus one of the means of maintaining the freedom and independence of lawmakers.
I know it still doesn't answer the constitutionality of the search.