The January 6 committee is facing a new challenge as multiple people it has subpoenaed signal their intentions to invoke Fifth Amendment protections ahead of their testimony. Here's what pleading the Fifth is and what it means for the committee.
A version of this story appeared in CNN's What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here.Washington The January 6 committee is facing a new challenge as multiple people it has subpoenaed signal their intentions to invoke Fifth Amendment protections ahead of their testimony.
Such a move from former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark and conservative lawyer John Eastman places them in a long line of officials who"took the Fifth" when called to testify before lawmakers. But what exactly is the Fifth Amendment, and how will it affect the House select committee's probe of January 6? Here's what you need to know:What does it mean to plead the Fifth?Invoking the Fifth Amendment is usually done to avoid answering specific questions.
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