Atty Gen. Merrick Garland Is Attempting to Obstruct a Congressional Investigation

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Attorney General Merrick Garland Is Attempting to ​

Obstruct a Congressional Investigation​

Attorney General Merrick Garland Is Attempting to Obstruct a Congressional Investigation

pjmedia.com

21 Nov 2022 ~~ By Greg Byrnes

Attorney General Merrick Garland’s decision to appoint Jack Smith as a special counsel to investigate President Trump’s handling of government documents at Mar-a-Lago as well as January 6 needs to be thoroughly investigated and countered by the incoming GOP House of Representatives. They must study if this rogue Attorney General has committed impeachable offenses and, if so, act quickly to impeach him.
~Snip~
Rather than accepting that the other party is now in charge and allowing a peaceful transfer of investigative powers to the Republicans, the Democrats and the Justice Department have opted to break all norms to stop that. This is about more than Democrats losing control of their beloved “narrative.” The appointment of a special counsel will block the newly installed Republican House from investigating uncomfortable questions about the Justice Department and FBI’s behavior concerning the Capitol riot on January 6.
~Snip~
Merrick Garland has both politicized and weaponized the Justice Department. He has put his thumb on the scales of justice. He refuses to appoint special counsels for Democrats but finds the flimsiest of excuses to appoint one to prevent Republican investigations of his own government agency. Attorney General Garland is the one who needs to be thoroughly investigated for using a non-partisan government department for partisan purposes and obstructing a Congressional investigation. The time is now to begin impeachment hearings.


Commentary:
What better way to engage in obstruction of Congress and its oversight powers than to hide it behind the cloak of special counsel secrecy?
After two years during which he could have acted, Garland chose to appoint a special counsel only after the investigation was being turned over to Republican hands. The move screams of obstruction of Congress and a nonpolitical government agency’s interference in the political process.
Nancy Pelosi broke every precedent of the House by refusing to allow Republican leaders to appoint January 6th Committee members. Now we have a sweeping special counsel mandate to investigate anyone from the date of the 2020 election through January 6 who purportedly interfered with the “transfer of power” — including thousands of Capitol Hill staffers, Trump lawyers, Republican political operatives, and even 100 or so members of congress who wanted to delay certification of the election to allow legal challenges or to challenge electoral college delegates. By not resolving timely legal challenges to the 2020 election, Chief Justice John Roberts may have invited a far more serious constitutional challenge to the balance of power between the branches of government.

 

[candycorn]

Attorney General Merrick Garland Is Attempting to ​

Obstruct a Congressional Investigation​

Attorney General Merrick Garland Is Attempting to Obstruct a Congressional Investigation

pjmedia.com

21 Nov 2022 ~~ By Greg Byrnes

Attorney General Merrick Garland’s decision to appoint Jack Smith as a special counsel to investigate President Trump’s handling of government documents at Mar-a-Lago as well as January 6 needs to be thoroughly investigated and countered by the incoming GOP House of Representatives. They must study if this rogue Attorney General has committed impeachable offenses and, if so, act quickly to impeach him.
~Snip~
Rather than accepting that the other party is now in charge and allowing a peaceful transfer of investigative powers to the Republicans, the Democrats and the Justice Department have opted to break all norms to stop that. This is about more than Democrats losing control of their beloved “narrative.” The appointment of a special counsel will block the newly installed Republican House from investigating uncomfortable questions about the Justice Department and FBI’s behavior concerning the Capitol riot on January 6.
~Snip~
Merrick Garland has both politicized and weaponized the Justice Department. He has put his thumb on the scales of justice. He refuses to appoint special counsels for Democrats but finds the flimsiest of excuses to appoint one to prevent Republican investigations of his own government agency. Attorney General Garland is the one who needs to be thoroughly investigated for using a non-partisan government department for partisan purposes and obstructing a Congressional investigation. The time is now to begin impeachment hearings.


Commentary:
What better way to engage in obstruction of Congress and its oversight powers than to hide it behind the cloak of special counsel secrecy?
After two years during which he could have acted, Garland chose to appoint a special counsel only after the investigation was being turned over to Republican hands. The move screams of obstruction of Congress and a nonpolitical government agency’s interference in the political process.
Nancy Pelosi broke every precedent of the House by refusing to allow Republican leaders to appoint January 6th Committee members. Now we have a sweeping special counsel mandate to investigate anyone from the date of the 2020 election through January 6 who purportedly interfered with the “transfer of power” — including thousands of Capitol Hill staffers, Trump lawyers, Republican political operatives, and even 100 or so members of congress who wanted to delay certification of the election to allow legal challenges or to challenge electoral college delegates. By not resolving timely legal challenges to the 2020 election, Chief Justice John Roberts may have invited a far more serious constitutional challenge to the balance of power between the branches of government.

An investigation by the DOJ doesn't impede a congressional investigation in any way shape or form.

 

[MAGA Macho Man]

An investigation by the DOJ doesn't impede a congressional investigation in any way shape or form.

Yes it does, stupid!

 

[candycorn]

Yes it does, stupid!

Meanwhile back in reality, the FBI was investigating the Nixon Whitehouse while the US Congress was having investigations. What happened with Nixon again????

 

[g5000]

Attorney General Merrick Garland Is Attempting to ​

Obstruct a Congressional Investigation​

Attorney General Merrick Garland Is Attempting to Obstruct a Congressional Investigation

pjmedia.com

21 Nov 2022 ~~ By Greg Byrnes

Attorney General Merrick Garland’s decision to appoint Jack Smith as a special counsel to investigate President Trump’s handling of government documents at Mar-a-Lago as well as January 6 needs to be thoroughly investigated and countered by the incoming GOP House of Representatives. They must study if this rogue Attorney General has committed impeachable offenses and, if so, act quickly to impeach him.
~Snip~
Rather than accepting that the other party is now in charge and allowing a peaceful transfer of investigative powers to the Republicans, the Democrats and the Justice Department have opted to break all norms to stop that. This is about more than Democrats losing control of their beloved “narrative.” The appointment of a special counsel will block the newly installed Republican House from investigating uncomfortable questions about the Justice Department and FBI’s behavior concerning the Capitol riot on January 6.
~Snip~
Merrick Garland has both politicized and weaponized the Justice Department. He has put his thumb on the scales of justice. He refuses to appoint special counsels for Democrats but finds the flimsiest of excuses to appoint one to prevent Republican investigations of his own government agency. Attorney General Garland is the one who needs to be thoroughly investigated for using a non-partisan government department for partisan purposes and obstructing a Congressional investigation. The time is now to begin impeachment hearings.


Commentary:
What better way to engage in obstruction of Congress and its oversight powers than to hide it behind the cloak of special counsel secrecy?
After two years during which he could have acted, Garland chose to appoint a special counsel only after the investigation was being turned over to Republican hands. The move screams of obstruction of Congress and a nonpolitical government agency’s interference in the political process.
Nancy Pelosi broke every precedent of the House by refusing to allow Republican leaders to appoint January 6th Committee members. Now we have a sweeping special counsel mandate to investigate anyone from the date of the 2020 election through January 6 who purportedly interfered with the “transfer of power” — including thousands of Capitol Hill staffers, Trump lawyers, Republican political operatives, and even 100 or so members of congress who wanted to delay certification of the election to allow legal challenges or to challenge electoral college delegates. By not resolving timely legal challenges to the 2020 election, Chief Justice John Roberts may have invited a far more serious constitutional challenge to the balance of power between the branches of government.

Did you get your legal knowledge from the back of a cereal box?

 

[Penelope]

Attorney General Merrick Garland Is Attempting to ​

Obstruct a Congressional Investigation​

Attorney General Merrick Garland Is Attempting to Obstruct a Congressional Investigation

pjmedia.com

21 Nov 2022 ~~ By Greg Byrnes

Attorney General Merrick Garland’s decision to appoint Jack Smith as a special counsel to investigate President Trump’s handling of government documents at Mar-a-Lago as well as January 6 needs to be thoroughly investigated and countered by the incoming GOP House of Representatives. They must study if this rogue Attorney General has committed impeachable offenses and, if so, act quickly to impeach him.
~Snip~
Rather than accepting that the other party is now in charge and allowing a peaceful transfer of investigative powers to the Republicans, the Democrats and the Justice Department have opted to break all norms to stop that. This is about more than Democrats losing control of their beloved “narrative.” The appointment of a special counsel will block the newly installed Republican House from investigating uncomfortable questions about the Justice Department and FBI’s behavior concerning the Capitol riot on January 6.
~Snip~
Merrick Garland has both politicized and weaponized the Justice Department. He has put his thumb on the scales of justice. He refuses to appoint special counsels for Democrats but finds the flimsiest of excuses to appoint one to prevent Republican investigations of his own government agency. Attorney General Garland is the one who needs to be thoroughly investigated for using a non-partisan government department for partisan purposes and obstructing a Congressional investigation. The time is now to begin impeachment hearings.


Commentary:
What better way to engage in obstruction of Congress and its oversight powers than to hide it behind the cloak of special counsel secrecy?
After two years during which he could have acted, Garland chose to appoint a special counsel only after the investigation was being turned over to Republican hands. The move screams of obstruction of Congress and a nonpolitical government agency’s interference in the political process.
Nancy Pelosi broke every precedent of the House by refusing to allow Republican leaders to appoint January 6th Committee members. Now we have a sweeping special counsel mandate to investigate anyone from the date of the 2020 election through January 6 who purportedly interfered with the “transfer of power” — including thousands of Capitol Hill staffers, Trump lawyers, Republican political operatives, and even 100 or so members of congress who wanted to delay certification of the election to allow legal challenges or to challenge electoral college delegates. By not resolving timely legal challenges to the 2020 election, Chief Justice John Roberts may have invited a far more serious constitutional challenge to the balance of power between the branches of government.

I have to laugh at non-partisan government, as it is republicans that make it a non-partisan.

 

[Darkwind]

Look at all the left-leaning wannabe lawyers who think that someone who is involved in an official DOJ investigation cannot use that as an excuse for not answering questions.

"We don't comment on an ongoing investigation" <-- will become the official party line and by dent of those here being parrots of that official party line, will be echoed.

 

[j-mac]

This latest move by Garland the political hack in appointing Jack Smith, who was involved in the IRS scandal is a naked political attack. Congress should act immediately to impeach Garland upon being seated.

 

[Penelope]

This latest move by Garland the political hack in appointing Jack Smith, who was involved in the IRS scandal is a naked political attack. Congress should act immediately to impeach Garland upon being seated.

Hogwash, he did nothing wrong.

 

[j-mac]

Hogwash, he did nothing wrong.

So, you’re in favor of this political DoJ…Remember the pendulum….

 

[Penelope]

Witness Tampering (18 U.S.C. 1512)​

Section 1512 applies to the obstruction of federal proceedings—congressional, judicial, or executive.5 It consists of four somewhat overlapping crimes: use of force or the threat of the use of force to prevent the production of evidence (18 U.S.C. 1512(a)); use of deception or corruption or intimidation to prevent the production of evidence (18 U.S.C. 1512(b)); destruction or concealment of evidence or attempts to do so (18 U.S.C. 1512(c)); and witness harassment to prevent the production of evidence (18 U.S.C. 1512(d)). The offenses have similar, but not identical, objectives and distinctive elements of knowledge and intent. Section 1512 also contains free standing provisions that apply to one or more of the offenses within the section. These deal with: affirmative defenses (18 U.S.C. 1512(e)); jurisdictional issues (18 U.S.C. 1512(f),(g),(h)); venue (18 U.S.C. 1512(i)); sentencing (18 U.S.C. 1512(j)); and conspiracy (18 U.S.C. 1512(k)).

Obstruction of Congress: A Brief Overview of Federal Law Relating to Interference with Congressional Activities

Obstruction of justice is the impediment of governmental activities. There are a host of federal criminal laws that prohibit...

www.everycrsreport.com

well Jack Smith did nothing wrong and he won't do anything wrong. Tramp did by the use of force and hiding at congressional documents at his domain.

 

[HaShev]

Attorney General Merrick Garland Is Attempting to ​

Obstruct a Congressional Investigation​

Attorney General Merrick Garland Is Attempting to Obstruct a Congressional Investigation

pjmedia.com

21 Nov 2022 ~~ By Greg Byrnes

Attorney General Merrick Garland’s decision to appoint Jack Smith as a special counsel to investigate President Trump’s handling of government documents at Mar-a-Lago as well as January 6 needs to be thoroughly investigated and countered by the incoming GOP House of Representatives. They must study if this rogue Attorney General has committed impeachable offenses and, if so, act quickly to impeach him.
~Snip~
Rather than accepting that the other party is now in charge and allowing a peaceful transfer of investigative powers to the Republicans, the Democrats and the Justice Department have opted to break all norms to stop that. This is about more than Democrats losing control of their beloved “narrative.” The appointment of a special counsel will block the newly installed Republican House from investigating uncomfortable questions about the Justice Department and FBI’s behavior concerning the Capitol riot on January 6.
~Snip~
Merrick Garland has both politicized and weaponized the Justice Department. He has put his thumb on the scales of justice. He refuses to appoint special counsels for Democrats but finds the flimsiest of excuses to appoint one to prevent Republican investigations of his own government agency. Attorney General Garland is the one who needs to be thoroughly investigated for using a non-partisan government department for partisan purposes and obstructing a Congressional investigation. The time is now to begin impeachment hearings.


Commentary:
What better way to engage in obstruction of Congress and its oversight powers than to hide it behind the cloak of special counsel secrecy?
After two years during which he could have acted, Garland chose to appoint a special counsel only after the investigation was being turned over to Republican hands. The move screams of obstruction of Congress and a nonpolitical government agency’s interference in the political process.
Nancy Pelosi broke every precedent of the House by refusing to allow Republican leaders to appoint January 6th Committee members. Now we have a sweeping special counsel mandate to investigate anyone from the date of the 2020 election through January 6 who purportedly interfered with the “transfer of power” — including thousands of Capitol Hill staffers, Trump lawyers, Republican political operatives, and even 100 or so members of congress who wanted to delay certification of the election to allow legal challenges or to challenge electoral college delegates. By not resolving timely legal challenges to the 2020 election, Chief Justice John Roberts may have invited a far more serious constitutional challenge to the balance of power between the branches of government.

Don't forget the former DOJ lawyer who tried to shake down Matt Gaetz father in order to intimidate him into steping down from the house Judiciary Committee that's in charge of reigning in the FBI and investigation of their handling of the laptop in a way that manipulated elections.
Questioning him (the former DOJ official) on who was involved by way of ordering the intimidation threat, should have been done a long time ago, but they let the criminals sit on that info. It's like when your teacher used to have your fellow classmates grade each others tests, criminals are policing their own collegues, so affiliated friends are in charge of investigating responsible parties orchestrating these racketeering and obstruction schemes, following it all the way to the top gets pushed aside, because it's a syndicate protecting the big political boss. It's like When Kamala Harris let those Church abuses cases get swept under the rug, because her classmates were the lawyers for the church, she abused her power to sweep it under the rug for her collegues. Which brings me to her impeachment after Biden is disgraced, they impeached labor secretary Costas for being to lenient in a plee deal with a sex offender when he was a DA, but what Kamala did as a DA is 10 times worse, because she abused her power to let them walk. It's also a crime for her not to recuse herself dealing with her alumni friends. Add her sponsoring (bailing) out terrorists and instigating riots according to Pelosi and Schumers own standard, those are grounds for impeachment so they better make sure the House speaker is presidential. ;-)

 

[wamose]

Garland's scared. He knows he and Wray will be under the microscope in 2023.

 

[j-mac]

Witness Tampering (18 U.S.C. 1512)​

Section 1512 applies to the obstruction of federal proceedings—congressional, judicial, or executive.5 It consists of four somewhat overlapping crimes: use of force or the threat of the use of force to prevent the production of evidence (18 U.S.C. 1512(a)); use of deception or corruption or intimidation to prevent the production of evidence (18 U.S.C. 1512(b)); destruction or concealment of evidence or attempts to do so (18 U.S.C. 1512(c)); and witness harassment to prevent the production of evidence (18 U.S.C. 1512(d)). The offenses have similar, but not identical, objectives and distinctive elements of knowledge and intent. Section 1512 also contains free standing provisions that apply to one or more of the offenses within the section. These deal with: affirmative defenses (18 U.S.C. 1512(e)); jurisdictional issues (18 U.S.C. 1512(f),(g),(h)); venue (18 U.S.C. 1512(i)); sentencing (18 U.S.C. 1512(j)); and conspiracy (18 U.S.C. 1512(k)).

Obstruction of Congress: A Brief Overview of Federal Law Relating to Interference with Congressional Activities

Obstruction of justice is the impediment of governmental activities. There are a host of federal criminal laws that prohibit...

www.everycrsreport.com

well Jack Smith did nothing wrong and he won't do anything wrong. Tramp did by the use of force and hiding at congressional documents at his domain.

The DoJ has been investigating for a year now, they need a SP? Are they incompetent?

 

[Penelope]

The DoJ has been investigating for a year now, they need a SP? Are they incompetent?

All because of tramp and I suspect the Supreme Court does not take the case.

 

[j-mac]

All because of tramp.

Oh sure…Wow, what a powerful guy…

 

[Whodatsaywhodat.]

Did you get your legal knowledge from the back of a cereal box?

Thank God that dick never made it to the Supreme Court.

 

[Penelope]

Oh sure…Wow, what a powerful guy…

Not as powerful as BARR was.

 

[Penelope]

Jack Smith is not his wife. They are 2 individuals. I'm a democrat and my husband if republican.

 

[j-mac]

Jack Smith is not his wife. They are 2 individuals. I'm a democrat and my husband if republican.

Poor guy….