What is the maximum punishment for contempt of Congress?
A: Contempt of Congress is a federal misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum $100,000 fine and a maximum one-year sentence in federal prison. Q: Is the contempt of Congress power used often in fights between the legislative branch and the executive branch?Jul 10, 2007
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A friend of mine said this is also sort of ridiculous because the Attorney General is the one who would handle this sort of prosecution and Barr cannot prosecute himself. Therefore Rosenstein likely would have to prosecute Barr once Barr Recused himself because he is the plaintiff. However, it also might be possible (given Barr's position on things) to have him not recuse himself putting both himself and Trump above the law here. Then this likely would have to be settled (By the Supreme Court?) or no one. Or our nation would be irrevocably harmed regarding Rule of law ever after.
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