DOJ Appeals To Supreme Court To Block Access To Mueller Documents

The transcript discusses a legal battle over access to secret grand jury materials from Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. The Supreme Court issued a temporary stay to allow the Department of Justice (DOJ) to appeal a lower court's decision to release the materials to the House Judiciary Committee. The DOJ argues that releasing the materials could harm the grand jury system. If the Supreme Court denies the appeal, the materials will be released to the House, which is investigating whether President Trump obstructed justice.

What is the Supreme Court considering in relation to the lower court's ruling?

• To delay the lower court's decision

• To overturn the lower court's decision

• To uphold the lower court's decision

• To ignore the lower court's decision

Why does the House Judiciary Committee want access to the grand jury materials?

• To investigate President Trump's potential obstruction of justice

• To assess foreign policy decisions

• To review election interference

• To investigate financial crimes

What was Attorney General William Barr's conclusion regarding President Trump?

• He was involved in financial misconduct

• He did not obstruct justice

• He was cleared of all charges

• He obstructed justice

What could be a potential consequence if the Supreme Court denies the DOJ's appeal?

• The materials will be released to the House

• The materials will be destroyed

• The materials will be sent to the President

• The materials will remain secret

What concern do DOJ lawyers have about releasing the grand jury materials?

• It could cause international disputes

• It could result in financial losses

• It could damage the grand jury system

• It could lead to public protests