The U.S. Justice Department is expected to oppose former vice-president Mike Pence's efforts and make the case that his co-operation is essential to the investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol riot.
Former U.S. vice-president was at U.S. Capitol when Trump supporters stormed the buildingFormer U.S. vice-president Mike Pence, seen here in Minneapolis on Wednesday, says he will fight a subpoena related to the investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol riot all the way to the Supreme Court if necessary.
"Never before in American history has a vice-president been summoned to appear in court to testify against the president with whom they serve," he said. Aides argue that because he was serving in his role as president of the Senate on Jan. 6, he is protected under the Constitution's "speech or debate" clause from being forced to testify. That provision is intended to protect members of Congress from questioning about official legislative acts.Jan. 6 committee's final report finds Trump was 'central cause' of attack on U.S.
"I have nothing to hide and I'm proud of what we accomplished. But for me, this is a moment where you have to decide where you stand, and I stand on the Constitution of the United States," he said.
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