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Carpio: Congressional Immunity From Arrest Has Clear Limits

Carpio: Congressional Immunity From Arrest Has Clear Limits

Former Supreme Court senior associate justice Antonio Carpio said lawmakers’ constitutional immunity from arrest does not apply to offenses punishable by more than six years. His remarks underscore ongoing debate about the scope of legislative protections while Congress is in session.

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Immunity from arrest not absolute - Carpio