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Article I section six of the Constitution protects member of Congress from arrest while they are in session except for treason or felony. The reason is so the executive can't just have them arrested because he doesn't like the way they are going to vote.
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Why do members of congress have special protection against arrest?
Members of Congress have protection from arrest while they are going to and leaving the house of Congress to vote. This prevents the president from using his executive powers to unduly control Congress.
Are slander and libel have received full First Amendment protection in 1960?
They have protection if they are true. You can tell the facts if they are true, but if they harm someone and are not true, then they are not protected.
In what instances are senators and representatives immune from arrest?
Members of Congress are immune from detainment and arrest by law enforcement when traveling to and from, or during the course of their official duties, while in session. This provision was is meant to protect them from delay for petty offenses, so naturally this protection does not extend to high crimes.
What protects members of Congress from suits for libel or slander arising out of their official conduct?
Speech and Debate Clause
Who created the Consumer Financial Protection Protection Bureau?
congress
Can a slander suit be filed against a detective who has called friends and family saying you committed a felony if no arrest warrant has been filed?
yes
What word goes with the definiton to make look guility?
frame bear false witness setup slander libel falsely accuse false arrest
A member of congress can't be legally responsible for?
a member of congress cannot be held legally responsible for? a member of congress cannot be held legally responsible for?
When tituba is accused of evil she evades arrest by what?
turning to Abigail for protection
Created the consumer Financial Protection Bureau?
congress
False speech intended to hurt another is?
Slander. SLANDER.
What does the charge COR mean on an arrest warrant?
Conditions of Release, such as violating a protection order.
