Federal Judge Rules Rep. Scott Perry Can't Keep 1,600 Communications Sought in Jan. 6 Investigation

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

40% : The judge ruled that Mr. Perry has no privilege over records, including discussions about newsletters and press releases outside the legislative sphere; discussions of efforts to work with the executive branch and state legislators to counter alleged election fraud or otherwise influence those individuals; discussions of press releases, communications about alleged election fraud; and discussions of lawsuits and other non-legislative efforts to contest instances of alleged election fraud.
21% : On the other hand, the judge ruled Mr. Perry has no privilege over communications in which he shared evidence of alleged fraud in the 2020 election with individuals outside of the federal government; discussed non-legislative methods to combat the alleged fraud; discussed then-Vice President Mike Pence's obligations under the Electoral Count Act; and discussed the breach at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.Of Mr. Perry's communications to staff and other members of Congress, the judge ruled he had privilege over discussions of legislative proceedings; discussions about election fraud, whether he should certify electoral votes from the 2020 election, and information relating to legislation about election procedures ahead of Congress's vote to certify the 2020 election; discussions with fellow members of the House Freedom Caucus, and about other matters of business before the House of Representatives.
21% : On the other hand, the judge ruled Mr. Perry has no privilege over discussions of non-legislative efforts to contest alleged election fraud; efforts to influence the actions of members of the executive branch dealing with alleged election fraud; and discussions of the procedures that then-Vice President Pence must follow under the Electoral Count Act.

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