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Short and sweet. No Virginia there is no difference between Bannon, Navarro, or Garland ignoring Subpoenas.
So, three men are found in contempt of Congress. All three ignored a Subpoena. But only Bannon and Navarro were arrested. All three claimed executive privilege. Again, Bannon and Navarro were denied.
we might see a more precise demarcation line drawn around the nebulous concept of executive privilege and absolute immunity. Specific requirements could be held up for executive privilege assertions – proof of assertion by a present or former president, validation of the defendant’s advisory role at the relevant time, and the privilege claim made on a question-by-question basis before Congress. Satisfying these requirements could become critical for criminal and civil enforcement efforts in future legislative-executive branch face-offs.
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