The Jan. 6 Committee’s Referral Is Unconstitutional

Posted on December 22, 2022
The Jan. 6 Committee’s Referral Is Unconstitutional

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 19: January 6th Committee chair, U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson (D-MS), looks on as U.S. Representative Liz Cheney (R-WY) speaks while U.S. Representative Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) looks on as the committee meets for their final session at the Cannon House Office Building where the January 6th Committee on Monday December 19, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Matt McClain/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

The Jan. 6 Committee has voted to refer former President Donald Trump to the Justice Department for possible criminal prosecution. This referral violates both the letter and spirit of the Constitution for at least two reasons.

Photo by Matt McClain/The Washington Post