EPISODE · Aug 29, 2022 · 19 MIN
In Brief: Lindsey Graham’s “Speech or Debate” Defense (with Steve Vladeck)
from Stay Tuned with Preet · host Preet Bharara
Preet speaks with Professor Steve Vladeck about Senator Lindsey Graham’s legal arguments to avoid testifying before a grand jury in connection with his potential involvement in the effort to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. Graham has argued that the Constitution’s “Speech or Debate” Clause protects him from being questioned under oath. But what does that really mean? Vladeck is the Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at University of Texas School of Law, a prolific Twitter legal commentator, and a CNN Supreme Court analyst. Stay Tuned in Brief is a new offering from CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. It’s what it sounds like: a shorter Stay Tuned. Please let us know what you think! Email us at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. REFERENCES: ArtI.S6.C1.3, Speech or Debate Clause United States v. Brewster, 408 U.S. 501 (1972) Sen. Lindsey Graham’s motion for partial quashal, 8/24/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Preet speaks with Professor Steve Vladeck about Senator Lindsey Graham’s legal arguments to avoid testifying before a grand jury in connection with his potential involvement in the effort to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. Graham has argued that the Constitution’s “Speech or Debate” Clause protects him from being questioned under oath. But what does that really mean? Vladeck is the Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at University of Texas School of Law, a prolific Twitter legal commentator, and a CNN Supreme Court analyst. Stay Tuned in Brief is a new offering from CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. It’s what it sounds like: a shorter Stay Tuned. Please let us know what you think! Email us at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. REFERENCES: ArtI.S6.C1.3, Speech or Debate Clause United States v. Brewster, 408 U.S. 501 (1972) Sen. Lindsey Graham’s motion for partial quashal, 8/24/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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