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congressional immunity

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A quick definition of congressional immunity:

Congressional immunity is a special protection given to members of Congress. It means they cannot be arrested while attending a session of Congress, except for serious crimes like treason or a felony. They also cannot be arrested or questioned for anything they say during a legislative session. This protection is important so that members of Congress can do their job without fear of being punished for their opinions or actions.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Congressional immunity refers to the special immunities given to members of Congress. There are two types of congressional immunity:

  1. Exemption from arrest while attending a session of the body to which the member belongs, excluding an arrest for treason, breach of the peace, or a felony.
  2. Exemption from arrest or questioning for any speech or debate entered into during a legislative session.

For example, if a member of Congress is attending a session and commits a minor offense, they cannot be arrested or detained. This immunity is granted to ensure that members of Congress can perform their duties without fear of arrest or harassment.

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