Hi, @GOPleader McCarthy,— Teri Kanefield (@Teri_Kanefield) October 28, 2019
Did you miss the federal court ruling last week stating that the House’s impeachment investigation was legal and legitimate even without a formal vote by lawmakers?
The judge also held that the White House is “openly stonewalling” Congress.
1/ https://t.co/Glj4b8LnxE
3/ First, the Resolution will establish the procedure for public hearings.— Teri Kanefield (@Teri_Kanefield) October 28, 2019
This means the House basically decided it has enough evidence and will soon be ready for the next stage.
We're about to find out the structure and procedure for the public hearings.
6/ Third, the Resolution will outline the procedures to transfer evidence to the Judiciary Committee as it considers possible articles of impeachment.— Teri Kanefield (@Teri_Kanefield) October 28, 2019
As I'm sure you know (since you're so well versed with the rules), since being formed in 1813, the Judiciary Committee has. . .
8/ Finally the Resolution will set forth due process rights for the president and his counsel.— Teri Kanefield (@Teri_Kanefield) October 28, 2019
Due process in this case means due process appropriate to an impeachment inquiry.
I don’t expect these to be the same due process rights a criminal defendant is afforded.