That is the most asinine tweet I’ve ever seen, especially from a “governmental body”! If I ever get a subpoena can I just say “I don’t agree with your investigation so I’m just going to ignore your subpoena?”
In this case, you're right: they're being stupid. But often the answer is yes. There's a ton of subpoena abuse: many agencies issue "administrative subpoenas" that have no legal authority at all. If you ever get subpoenaed for anything, make sure it's legit before rolling over and doing a lot of work for someone else.
That is the most asinine tweet I’ve ever seen, especially from a “governmental body”! If I ever get a subpoena can I just say “I don’t agree with your investigation so I’m just going to ignore your subpoena?”
Yep just tell them they lack standing. That seems to be the universal solvent at this point.
Latches!
And then when the throw a fit tell them their point is moot.
In this case, you're right: they're being stupid. But often the answer is yes. There's a ton of subpoena abuse: many agencies issue "administrative subpoenas" that have no legal authority at all. If you ever get subpoenaed for anything, make sure it's legit before rolling over and doing a lot of work for someone else.
Seeing some of these statement/excuses lately, from these supposedly"serious" people, has been most enlightening.
No wonder they cling so desperately to power, like a cripple clinging to a cane, they literally cannot survive without it.