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DOJ Extends Presidential Privilege to Trump's Outside Advisers
politics15 days ago

DOJ Extends Presidential Privilege to Trump's Outside Advisers

A nonbinding DOJ Office of Legal Counsel memo says presidential communications privilege can cover private advisers who advise Trump on official matters, potentially shielding such conversations from congressional subpoenas; the guidance argues confidentiality supports quick, informed decision‑making and notes a history of presidents using outside advisers, while Democrats led by Chuck Schumer warn it could shield Trump ahead of accountability as Todd Blanche faces Senate confirmation.

via Fox News|
#executive-privilege#office-of-legal-counsel#politics
OLC Memo Expands Executive Privilege, Democrats Warn of Looming Accountability
politics15 days ago

OLC Memo Expands Executive Privilege, Democrats Warn of Looming Accountability

Democrats condemn a Justice Department memo from the Office of Legal Counsel that expands executive privilege to cover communications with private advisers, not just White House aides. Written in response to Trump’s counsel, the memo is seen by critics as an attempt to shield Trump from congressional subpoenas and signals looming investigations if Democrats regain control of Congress.

via Talking Points Memo|
#democrats#doj#donald-trump
New DOJ Memo Broadens Presidential Privilege to Include Private Advisers
politics16 days ago

New DOJ Memo Broadens Presidential Privilege to Include Private Advisers

The DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel released a 21-page memo concluding that presidential communications privilege can cover conversations with private advisers if they relate to official decisions and remain confidential, broadening the scope beyond inside-government staff. The memo cites historical presidents' use of outside advisers and notes the line between official and personal decisions may blur. The move comes amid ongoing litigation with the ABA over subpoenas to Boris Epshteyn, with DOJ seeking to shield his communications as privileged; ABA critics call the timing self-serving and question the breadth of the privilege.

via MS NOW|
#doj#executive-privilege#olc
DOJ memo expands presidential privilege, posing hurdle for upcoming Congress probes
politics17 days ago

DOJ memo expands presidential privilege, posing hurdle for upcoming Congress probes

DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel issued a memo arguing that executive privilege extends to communications with private advisers outside the White House, a move that could complicate congressional investigations if Democrats gain control of Congress. The memo frames privilege as essential to presidential decision-making, cites historical examples, and could influence pending cases (like the Epshteyn matter), though it does not carry the force of a court ruling.

via CNN|
#congress#democrats#doj-memo
DOJ Memo Expands Privilege Shield for Trump Aides Against Congress
politics-and-policy17 days ago

DOJ Memo Expands Privilege Shield for Trump Aides Against Congress

The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel concludes that executive privilege can cover communications between President Trump and private advisers, potentially shielding them from congressional subpoenas and complicating Democrats' probes; the shield would apply to communications related to official presidential decisionmaking and kept confidential, though expert opinion on its breadth remains divided.

via axios.com|
#congressional-probes#doj#executive-privilege
politics1 month ago

Appeals Court Upholds Navarro Contempt Conviction, Dismisses Privilege Defense

A D.C. Circuit panel unanimously upheld Peter Navarro’s contempt conviction for defying a Jan. 6 committee subpoena, rejecting his claim that Trump invoked executive privilege and noting that Trump has not publicly supported that contention; Navarro refused to testify or provide documents, was convicted in 2023, served four months in 2024, and plans further appeals.

via Politico|
#contempt-of-congress#dc-circuit#executive-privilege
Appeals court shuts down Navarro's bid to overturn Jan. 6 contempt conviction
politics1 month ago

Appeals court shuts down Navarro's bid to overturn Jan. 6 contempt conviction

A federal appeals court in Washington, DC, unanimously denied Peter Navarro’s bid to overturn his 2023 contempt-of-congress conviction for defying House subpoenas related to January 6, ruling that Navarro acted unilaterally in invoking executive privilege without Trump’s direction or supporting documentation. Navarro has already served a federal prison sentence and continues pursuing the appeal as other Trump advisers face similar cases.

via CNN|
#contempt-of-congress#dc-circuit-court-of-appeals#executive-privilege
"Former Trump Adviser Peter Navarro Begins Prison Sentence for Contempt of Congress"
politics2 years ago

"Former Trump Adviser Peter Navarro Begins Prison Sentence for Contempt of Congress"

Peter Navarro, a former senior aide to President Donald Trump, reported to a Miami jail after the Supreme Court declined to delay his prison time while he appeals his conviction for refusing to testify before Congress about his involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Navarro claimed that he was protected by executive privilege and insisted that he had done nothing wrong by ignoring a congressional subpoena. He and former Trump strategist Stephen K. Bannon are fighting prison sentences for contempt of Congress in relation to the Jan. 6 investigation. Navarro criticized the Justice Department and vowed to bring his case to the Supreme Court after serving his sentence.

via The Washington Post|
#contempt-of-congress#donald-trump#executive-privilege
Supreme Court Rejects Peter Navarro's Plea to Avoid Prison
politics2 years ago

Supreme Court Rejects Peter Navarro's Plea to Avoid Prison

The Supreme Court denied former Trump adviser Peter Navarro's final attempt to avoid reporting to prison for a four-month sentence after defying a congressional subpoena related to his involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Chief Justice John Roberts rejected Navarro's request to remain on bail pending his appeal, citing that he had forfeited his arguments regarding executive privilege. Navarro, a vocal election denier, was closely involved in attempts to overturn Trump's loss to President Joe Biden.

via NBC News|
#congressional-subpoena#executive-privilege#peter-navarro
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

"Ex-Trump Aide Peter Navarro Appeals to Supreme Court to Avoid Prison in Jan. 6 Contempt Case"

Peter Navarro, former Trump trade adviser, has filed an emergency request to the Supreme Court to avoid being imprisoned on Tuesday for contempt of Congress in relation to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Navarro argues that he should remain free while appealing his conviction, citing issues such as the invocation of executive privilege by Trump. However, a three-judge panel of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against postponing his sentence, stating that his appeal does not present substantial questions likely to result in reversal or a reduced sentence.

via USA TODAY|
#contempt-of-congress#executive-privilege#jan-6-capitol-attack
"Appeals Court Rejects Peter Navarro's Bid to Avoid Prison"
us2 years ago

"Appeals Court Rejects Peter Navarro's Bid to Avoid Prison"

Former Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro's request to remain free while appealing his conviction for contempt of Congress was denied by a federal appeals court, leaving him on track to begin a four-month prison sentence next week for ignoring a congressional subpoena related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Unless the Supreme Court intervenes, Navarro will have to report to a federal prison in Miami by Tuesday, making him the first senior aide to Trump to serve time over efforts to overturn the 2020 election. His lawyers had argued that his case raised novel legal questions related to executive privilege and congressional oversight of the executive branch, but the appeals court disagreed.

via The New York Times|
#appeals-court#contempt-of-congress#executive-privilege
"Former Trump Advisor Peter Navarro Faces March 19 Prison Deadline"
politics2 years ago

"Former Trump Advisor Peter Navarro Faces March 19 Prison Deadline"

Former Trump White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has been ordered to report to federal prison in Miami by March 19 after being convicted of two counts of criminal contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack investigation. Navarro, who was sentenced to four months in prison, has appealed his conviction, arguing that he believed he was restricted by executive privilege. Meanwhile, former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, also found guilty of contempt of Congress, has been allowed to remain free pending an appeal, while two other Trump aides were not prosecuted for contempt of Congress.

via CBS News|
#contempt-of-congress#donald-trump#executive-privilege