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DOJ Investigation of Congress Members

The process and policies by which the Department of Justice investigates members of Congress, including the role of the Public Integrity Section and the considerations of constitutional privileges and separation of powers.

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How does the Department of Justice determine whether to investigate a member of Congress for alleged wrongdoing?

The Department of Justice decides whether to investigate a Member of Congress through a blend of legal limits (constitutional privileges like the Speech or Debate Clause), internal policies that funne...