Panel explores ‘How Courts Are Shaping Congress Power to Investigate’

In partnership with K&L Gates’ Washington, D.C., office, the Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy at Wayne State University Law School hosted a panel of legal experts analyzing how recent federal court decisions are shaping the ability of Congress to investigate.

Moderated by Levin Center director, Jim Townsend, “How Courts Are Shaping Congress Power to Investigate 2025” discussed an emerging caselaw from 2023 to 2024, examining the impact of Supreme Court decisions on presidential immunity and rulemaking, contempt of Congress charges targeting subpoena recipients, prosecutors facing congressional oversight, and new decisions on executive privilege, third party subpoenas, and the scope of the Speech and Debate Clause.

Panelists featured in the discussion include:

• Andrew M. Wright, partner, K&L Gates

• Rachel F. Cotton, deputy counsel to the president; former White House Office of Science and Technology Policy general counsel; former Zuckerman Spaeder partner

• Andy Grewal, professor of law, University of Iowa Law School

• Reginald J. Brown, partner, Kirkland & Ellis

“How Courts Are Shaping Congress Power to Investigate 2025” is available for viewing by visiting https://levin-center.org and clicking on the YouTube icon.