The Truitt Law Firm has a strong track record representing plaintiffs and defendants in a broad spectrum of personal injury lawsuits. Call 985-273-0900. Call For A Free Consultation
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.
Congress can take more formal steps to look into whether Trumpâs actions amount to obstruction of justice, and the legislative body can issue a subpoena to obtain Comey's memo as evidence if necessary, according to ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee Rep. Adam Schiff.