Consistent with this longstanding position and uniform practice, the Department has determined that the responses by Attorney General Garland to the subpoenas issued by the Committees did not constitute a crime, and accordingly, the Department will not bring the congressional contempt citation before a grand jury or take any other action to prosecute the Attorney General.
Garland voiced disappointment over the vote, criticizing the misuse of congressional authority as a partisan weapon and the disregard for constitutional separation of powers, the Justice Department's investigations, and the information provided to the Committees.
The recordings involved interviews between Biden and a special counsel probing classified information found at Biden's locations. The probe concluded with no charges, citing Biden's potential perception as a well-meaning elderly person with memory issues.
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