Congressman Files Motion to Arrest IRS Director Lois Lerner

From The West Wire

On Thursday, July 10th, Congressman Steve Stockman has filed a motion that directs the Sergeant at Arms to arrest Lois Lerner on charges of contempt, embodied by her refusal to provide information related to the investigation of the IRS’ targeting of conservative non-profit organizations while she was acting director of the Exempt Organizations Unit.

Stockman, stating that “the Obama administration will not prosecute the Obama administration,” holds the view that the House holds the responsibility to bring the Obama administration to a position of accountability for “illegal” activities. This resolution, H. Res 664, would direct the authority of Congress to place Lerner in D.C. jail, where she would retain her legal right to counsel.

Just as an ordinary citizen can be found by a judge to be held in contempt of court, a government official, or anyone participating in an active Congressional investigation, can be held in contempt of Congress. The Sergeant at Arms, a position currently held by Andrew B. Willison, holds the responsibility of enforcing Congressional laws, as well as other duties such as…

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