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It has various meanings. For instance, a Congressman/Congresswoman cannot be arrested while on the way to vote in Congress. It also protects them from being sued for libel or slander for anything they say in their official capacity as elected officials. Other immunities exempt them form laws against discrimination such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and mandatory participation in Social Security or the new Health Care Act. As a matter of fact, most civil laws passed by Congress include immunities or exclusions for Congress.
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Why are members of the congress granted immunity?
no
What can congress issue to witnesses in congressional courts?
Immunity
What is the term for the legal protection of congress have?
Congressional Immunity What_is_congressional_immunity
Who does the Congress have immunity from?
It means they can do what they think is right. They can do this without punishment.
Does legislative immunity apply only to the speeches made on the floor of Congress?
no
What is the term for legal protection members of congress have?
Congressional Immunity What_is_congressional_immunity
Protection from arrest from slander in congress?
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.
What is the immunity privilege granted to members of Congress?
so they can say and do what they belive is right w/o fear of interference from outsiders
Who do members of congress have immunity for what they say on tyhe floor of either the house or the senate?
Yes, they are immune.
What does immunity defense mean?
your a rat
What does it mean if you have low globulin in a blood test?
low immunity
What does chemical immunity mean?
it means you are not affected by any harmful chemicals.
