[Dilbert San Diego]

What is the law in this area? What legal authority does Congress have, to subpoena and do fishing expeditions?

I know they can demand this and that, grandstand about seeing tax returns and all that, but I don’t know the law.

In any case, wouldn’t they need some semblance of probable cause of criminal activity, to go down this road in the first place?

Or because the Democrats are in charge, can they basically do whatever they want, and expect no pushback?

[dsrtsage]

Orange Man Bad is all the reason they need because it is self evident

[be-baw]

Congress can certainly subpoena but would have to refer to the DOJ to file criminal charges. Would Barr cooperate? I don’t know.

[Alberta's Child]

My understanding is that Congress can only issue subpoenas for matters related to their oversight responsibilities -- and their oversight responsibilities DO NOT extend to matters outside the actual workings of Congress or the Executive Branch.

In other words, they almost certainly have no authority to demand tax returns or business records that relate to anything before President Trump was in office.

[sergeantdave]

“What is the law in this area? What legal authority does Congress have, to subpoena and do fishing expeditions?”

Simple, Dilbert, if you obey “the law,” while the rats disregard “the law,” you’re going to lose everything.

The rats will feast off you as you lose your fortune, your home, your family and your dignity.

The question is NOT “what is the law?”

The question is, are you ready to take on the Nazi and commie rats to protect your family, your fortune and community?

Don’t expect “the law” to protect you in this imminent fight.