Response to Congressional Requests for Information Regarding Decisions Made Under the Independent Counsel Act

Response to Congressional Requests for Information Regarding Decisions made Under the Independent Counsel Act W ith one narrow exception, the Attorney General may not disclose to Congress the contents of any application or report filed with the court pursuant to the Independent Counsel Act unless the court agrees. All congressional requests for information about a decision regarding the appointment o f an independent counsel m ust be supported by a legitim ate legislative purpose. In addition, before such disclosures are m ade other considerations, such as whether or not to assert executive…