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Thus, a person called to testify before Congress can refuse if they believe the government could use the testimony against them in criminal proceedings. To render the protections against self-incrimination ineffective, Congress can provide immunity from criminal prosecution.
Court leave shall be granted to an employee who is summoned to testify in a nonofficial capacity (a) on behalf of a state or local government or (b) on behalf of any party in connection with any judicial proceeding to which the United States, the District of Columbia, or a state or local government is a party.