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9 mn as * expressly provided and limited by the constitution's speech ‘Rear and debate’ clause. ART I, 6. This. immunity bars not only civil proceedings (Doe ve McMillan, 412 UsS. at 312), but also protects a member from criminal prosecution (U.S. v. Johnson "383 U.S. 169, 180-85)... Although activities not closely connected to the business of legislating do not enjoy the absolute immunity of the speech and debate shelter, they’ do ehjoy.-qualified immunity. See: Walker v. Jones; 733 F.2d 923 (D.€. Circ-1984); Consumers Union of U.S. v. Periodical Correspondents Asstn. 515 F.2d 1341, 1350-51 (D.C.-1975). Liars : >. way ite Judges and judicial administrative staff enjoy immunity both from common law and constitutional torts when performing: ms judicial functions. Dennis v. Sparks, 449 U.S. 24, 31 aa (1980). This immunity extends not only to actions in cases before the Court but also to acts committed in an official capacity. Stump v. Sparkman, 435 U.S. 349, 356-57; Sharma v. Stevas, 790 F.24 1486 (9th. Circ-1986). ; «GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND THE “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ARE ALSO IMMUNE It is, axiomatic that pursuant to the doctrine of sovereign immunity, the United States or its agencies cannot be sued éxcept as Congress may permit. See: United states v. Sherwood, 312 U.S. 584; Monaco v. Mississippi, 292 U.S. 313; United States v. Shaw, 309 U.S. 495. Thus, except in those instances where Congress has by ‘enactment waived sovereign: immunity, such as the Federal Torts Claims Act,