legislative immunity
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The Supreme Court made that clear in another 1972 case where the court rejected Maryland Sen. Daniel C. Brewster's claim for legislative immunity from prosecution for taking an alleged bribe.
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2023
McBurney noted during Friday’s hearing that both sides agree that legislative immunity exists, that it’s a matter of where the line should be drawn for questioning before the special grand jury.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2022
"Nothing short of an emergency justifies that kind of speeding, and assertions of immunity in that situation seem outside the intent of the constitutional provision regarding legislative immunity," said Mr Mesnard.
From BBC • Jul. 13, 2018
Basel Ghattas, 60, a magazine publisher who joined the Knesset in 2013, was taken into custody by the police just hours after agreeing to surrender his legislative immunity.
From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2016
The Senate said it is not required to disclose any of the requested records because of legislative immunity granted by the state constitution.
From Washington Times • Mar. 13, 2016
