Constitutional showdown between Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches of US Government

Some House officials are predicting the case will bring all three branches together at the Supreme Court for a constitutional showdown. Historians say it was the first raid of a representative's quarters in Congress' 219 years.

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales tried to strike a conciliatory tone, saying, "We have a great deal of respect for the Congress as a coequal branch of government." But he also defended the search: "We have an obligation to the American people to pursue the evidence where it exists."

Justice Department officials said the decision to search Jefferson's office was made in part because he refused to comply with a subpoena for documents last summer. Jefferson reported the subpoena to the House on Sept. 15, 2005.

[link to www.forbes.com]

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What could be better than a huge fight about separation of powers between the 3 branches of government, eh?

Perhaps der Fuhrer vill kommt fur zie Congresspersons next, ja?