Renzi Seeks Suppression of Tapped Calls

Link: Renzi Says Justice Department Has Violated Attorney-client and Speech and Debate Privilege On Calls.

In a not-unexpected move, Renzi’s lawyers are seeking suppression of evidence on the grounds that some of the communications the prosecution may seek to introduce was privileged communication with his lawyer, or specially protected communications with other Congress members regarding Congressional business.

The Speech and Debate clause of the Constitution provides immunity for things said by a Congress member in the course of official duties. I will discuss this issue more at length in a future post.

For now, it is enough to ponder that Dick clearly believes that warrantless eavesdropping on us hoipoloi is fine and dandy, but HIS communications should be private. He thinks terrorist suspects (even those who are only accused of materially supporting terrorists—which could be you, if you have ever given to an international charity or foreign NGO) shouldn’t have privileged communications with their attorneys, but he certainly should be allowed such privileges when he’s accused of a criminal conspiracy.

One rule for ‘them’, and no rules for us: the constant refrain of the modern GOP.