DOJ Declines to Prosecute AG Merrick Garland for Contempt of Congress

House Republicans sought charges over Garland's refusal to release Biden interview tapes; DOJ cites executive privilege and longstanding policy.

House voted 216-207 to hold Garland in contempt for not providing Biden interview audio tapes.
DOJ stated Garland's actions did not constitute a crime and cited executive privilege.
Republicans argue the tapes are necessary for their investigation; DOJ provided interview transcripts instead.
House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to pursue the matter in federal court.
Garland is the third attorney general in history to be held in contempt by Congress.