A judge could issue a subpoena to get old e-mails or a hacker could break in and steal them.

The five pastors who have been issued a subpoena are not parties to the lawsuit but were very visible and vocal in their opposition to the ordinance.

He refused an invitation to appear before the committee, but was not issued a subpoena, which he had hoped to challenge in court.

A majority of members are required for certain actions including: issuing a subpoena, entering executive session, and immunizing a witness.

After mulling the possibility of issuing a subpoena, the committee decided the next day that it would wrap up this activity without further testimony.