Jan. 6 panel wonders: Is Trump criminal referral necessary? - POLITICO

With a cascade of evidence, judge rulings and an active Justice Department, lawmakers are skeptical that they need to make a criminal referral on the former president.

The select committee could send a criminal referral to Attorney General Merrick Garland outlining its recommendations, lawmakers note, but it would have no substantive value. A referral doesnt mean … [+5680 chars]

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