- United States
- Texas
- Letter
I’m asking you to use Congress’s oversight and review role to immediately investigate the conduct described in the attached excerpt from The Washington Post, “Trump’s attorneys and DOJ leaders misused courts in IRS case, judge says,” reporting that a federal judge found President Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS was filed for an “improper purpose,” criticized abuse of the court process, and referred the involved attorneys for potential disciplinary proceedings.
If these allegations are substantiated, Congress should pursue appropriate oversight actions, including holding hearings and initiating any necessary steps to address misconduct in the justice system and ensure accountability for improper use of judicial processes and public resources. Congress should also review whether any executive branch actors or counsel engaged in conduct that undermined the integrity of the courts and the rule of law.
Please commit to the following actions:
1) Open a formal oversight review into the matters described in the excerpt.
2) Request relevant documents and testimony from the Justice Department and any involved counsel.
3) Assess whether impeachment or other constitutional accountability mechanisms are warranted based on findings from the review.
Please provide a written response within 30 days describing what steps you will take, who will lead the effort, and the timeline for hearings, document requests, and any further actions.