Anyone paying attention to these hearings is observing libs really show their colors. The two California Senators are two of the worst. Feinstein really looks like an ass and Harris an absolute liar. This will not help libs in the upcoming election.
When he worked for the government he was advising Presidents. That falls under executive privilege. Congress has no more right to ask for that than the President can ask for the details of all advice Senators receive.
Nor would it be relevant. When giving legal advice you are advising what the courts are likely to rule and what may be done legally. That is a far different position than a court ruling by a judge.
It is the position of an advocate, not a judge. They are different things.
Oh, and attorney client privilege belongs to the client.
Executive privilege belongs to the President.
So you don’t think that Congress and the American People should know the positions that a potential (probably 100% chance of confirmed) Supreme Court Justice advocated when in an official government position.
There are documents that simply cannot be released for general viewing. This would happen no matter who the nominee is. It isn’t a matter of secrecy but attorney-client privilege as well and presidential privilege to keep sensitive documents out of public view.
All of his rulings and opinions are available for anyone to review. If you don’t like or disagree with the rulings then you have a good case and point.
However, if you are basing your opinion on what is being held back from the general public but is committee specific, then to me, this falls into speculation and does not have a good case or point.
As has been pointed out, Executive Privilege belongs to the President. Legal advise was more than likely given on highly classified matters. You and I are no more privy to that than we are to anything of a classified nature.