Another challenge to Jan. 6 Committee shot down by the courts
Former Chief of Staff to President Trump Mark Meadows appeal of Committee's subpoena to testify was rejected by Federal Judge appointed by former President Donald Trump. Trump' subpoena is up next in the stalling game.
[quote]“Without a doubt, the Select Committee’s investigation of the January 6th attack is legitimately tied to Congress’s legislative function,” wrote Nichols, who was appointed by Meadows’ boss, former President Donald Trump. “The record makes clear that the challenged subpoenas are protected legislative acts under this test.”
The lawsuit was one of two dozen that challenged the committee's validity and authority. But judges at the district and appeals levels have upheld the panel's legitimacy and the Supreme Court refused to hear a challenge from Trump to a subpoena for documents from the National Archives and Records Administration.
Meadows could appeal the decision. His lawyer didn't reply immediately to a request for comment.
A Jan. 6 committee subpoena to Trump awaits his response, with deadlines Friday for documents and Nov. 14 for testimony.[/quote]
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/11/01/judge-rejects-mark-meadows-challenge-jan-6-subpoena/10658859002/
[quote]“Without a doubt, the Select Committee’s investigation of the January 6th attack is legitimately tied to Congress’s legislative function,” wrote Nichols, who was appointed by Meadows’ boss, former President Donald Trump. “The record makes clear that the challenged subpoenas are protected legislative acts under this test.”
The lawsuit was one of two dozen that challenged the committee's validity and authority. But judges at the district and appeals levels have upheld the panel's legitimacy and the Supreme Court refused to hear a challenge from Trump to a subpoena for documents from the National Archives and Records Administration.
Meadows could appeal the decision. His lawyer didn't reply immediately to a request for comment.
A Jan. 6 committee subpoena to Trump awaits his response, with deadlines Friday for documents and Nov. 14 for testimony.[/quote]
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/11/01/judge-rejects-mark-meadows-challenge-jan-6-subpoena/10658859002/
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