Can Barr be charged with obstruction?

[imanamerican63]

Just wonder?

[uponit7771]

1. Yes and its easier to do so during impeachment proceedings IINM

[FBaggins]

4. That's incorrect

There is a legitimate (though untested) theory that a formal start to impeachment hearings would improve Congress' chances at getting access to grand jury materials. This theory is that an impeachment proceeding would qualify as "a judicial proceeding"

But nothing would give Congress the power to prosecute obstruction. The most they could do on obstruction is make a referral to the DOJ. They have a little more power on contempt of Congress, but that's pretty limited too.

[FBaggins]

2. Theoretically...

but the DOJ brings such charges and he's the head of the DOJ.

[Me.]

3. Isn't It Congress Who Initiates Impeachment

rather than the DOJ?

[FBaggins]

5. Sure... but the question was on charges of obstruction of justice

Congress would have the power to impeach Barr (not that they're going to)... but they can't bring criminal charges of obstruction against him.

[mitch96]

6. If the tables were turned....

What would ratfucker Mitch Mconnell do? If it was a dem prez who got him self a good fixer?
If we get a good answer can we do that?
m