Adam Schiff Presses DOJ Nominees on Disregarding Court Orders

Questioning DOJ Nominees on Court Orders

• 🏛️ Senator Adam Schiff pressed top Department of Justice nominees on whether they would advise the administration to disregard an applicable district court order if they believed the Supreme Court would ultimately overturn it.
• ❓ Schiff sought definitive "yes or no" answers to ensure clarity and prevent potential misleading statements.

Nominees' Responses to Court Order Scenarios

• 🚫 Mr. Edllo stated he "can't see a situation" where he would advise not to follow a court order, implying a "no" to disregarding them.
• 🤔 Mr. Geyser's responses were less definitive, initially stating he would advise clients to follow court orders, but later suggesting "it depends" on the facts when pressed by Schiff.
• ⚖️ Another nominee, when asked if it would be appropriate for anyone in legal counsel to advise disregarding orders, stated that "in general court orders should be followed and respected."

Inquiry into Foreign Gifts and Congressional Consent

• 🎁 Senator Schiff also questioned Mr. Geyser on whether it would be unlawful for the president to accept a gift from a foreign state without the consent of Congress.
• 📜 Schiff cited Article 1, Section 9, Clause 8 of the Constitution, which prohibits such acceptance without congressional consent.
• ❓ Geyser's response was again contingent on facts, stating, "it depends on the facts," which Schiff found ambiguous given the constitutional text.