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You can not be held in contempt for invoking your 5th amendment rights when they apply. That's one of the things the fifth amendment protects against.


Then why does it happen?


It doesn't. When has it in the past 50 years? (There were some violations during the 60s and earlier). You might find a counter example with some CIA involvement or something.

Like you cannot walk into a bank with a gun yelling 5th amendment and not go to jail. It's not blanket. It protects you from statements of self incrimination.


Are you serious?


Yes. What's your counterexample?




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