Federal Panel Quashes Subpoenas of DeLay, Barton in Texas Redistricting

[kskiska]

A three-judge federal panel on Monday rejected attempts to force House Majority Leader Tom DeLay and Rep. Joe Barton to testify in a lawsuit over Texas' new congressional districts.

The two Republicans had been issued subpoenas for deposition testimony, letters, e-mails and other materials in a lawsuit that seeks to block the new congressional maps.

The federal panel agreed with the lawmakers' attorney that only under exceptional circumstances, such as having unique information in a case, could they be subject to a subpoena.

The panel left open the possibility of reconsidering its decision during trial, which is to begin on Dec. 11.

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[Richardo]

1. So the House Majority Leader personally brokers the deal in State House

...in Austin, and that's NOT an extraordinary circumstance?

I want to go back to the REAL Earth, now, please.

MotherF*CKERS.

[mhr]

2. Welcome To 1984, Don't You Just Love A Time Warp? Let's Dance!

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