DOJ won't give Congress memo about scope of Russia probe

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

The Department of Justice is declining to give top conservatives in Congress a memo Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein sent to special counsel Robert Mueller in August authorizing and outlining the scope of the Russia investigation, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.

In an April 30th letter obtained by CBS News' Andres Triay, Assistant Attorney General Stephen Boyd tells Rep. Mark Meadows, R-North Carolina, and Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, the DOJ will not be providing the so-called "scope" memo. Meadows, the chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, and Jordan had requested the memo in an April 9 letter. Rosenstein appointed Mueller to the post of special counsel in May 2017, after President Trump fired former FBI Director James Comey.

"On May 17, 2017, the deputy attorney general appointed the special counsel and issued a one-page appointment order," Boyd wrote. "Consistent with longstanding Department of Justice policy, the appointment order did not identify specific investigations involving specific individuals. In the confidential August 2 memorandum, the deputy attorney general described allegations that fell within the scope of the special counsel's investigation. As you know, that investigation is ongoing."

"The filed memorandum contained redactions to avoid disclosing internal communications between the special counsel and deputy attorney general about active criminal investigations, to protect classified information, and to comply with the longstanding general policy of the department against confirming or denying information about active investigations," Boyd continued. "The department recognizes the keen interest that Congress has in the special counsel's investigation, but respectfully, we must adhere to the longstanding position of the department that congressional inquiries pertaining to ongoing criminal investigations threaten the integrity of those investigations."

Mr. Trump has expressed frustration recently over what he views as DOJ's failure to turn over documents to Congress, most recently criticizing the "rigged system" in a rather tweet Wednesday morning.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/doj-wont-give-congress-memo-about-scope-of-russia-probe/ar-AAwEtcB?li=BBnb7Kz

[left-of-center2012]

1. I saw an interview on C-SPAN with Deputy A.G. Rosenstein

It was the 'Newseum' interview.

He said much of an ongoing investigation is confidential and just because Congress requests (or demands)
info doesn't require the DOJ to comply.

The DOJ must comply with the Constitution and applicable laws.

Video:
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein speaks on rule of law to commemorate 'Law Day.'

[Tatiana]

2. One way we can make Mark Meadows pay is by donating to his opponent.

His name is Phillip Price. The other Democratic challenger dropped out last year, I believe, so Price may be our lone shot to make Meadows pay for his traitorous behavior.

https://price4wnc.org/

[bitterross]

3. I'm guessing congress critters are allowed in the memo. Like Nunes for example

I'm betting the memo gives Mueller permission to investigate congress members. So, naturally they should not see it.

[Thekaspervote]

4. Guilty guilty guilty

They have no business having access to Thse memos!

[Scurrilous]

5. Trump is crapping himself with worry.