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GOP Senators Express Relief over Failed DOJ Effort to Indict Democrats
A grand jury rejected DOJ's request to indict six lawmakers over a viral video urging refusal of illegal military orders, with Senator Slotkin preparing legal action.
- News outlets reported late Tuesday that a grand jury declined to approve charges against six Democratic lawmakers after considering the viral November 90‑second video, the DOJ's request surfaced late Tuesday.
- The 90-second November video prompted prosecutors to examine whether the lawmakers urged troops to disobey orders, and the Department of Justice cited a law banning interference with military loyalty or morale.
- Earlier this month Slotkin asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to preserve all records as she weighed legal options, and on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, she and Kelly held a joint press conference discussing the failed indictment.
- Slotkin is considering suing the Justice Department and prosecutors over alleged constitutional violations, while a federal judge may rule in Kelly’s case soon.
- Observers say a grand jury rebuff highlights tensions between prosecutors and independent juries under this administration, as Slotkin and others say President Trump is `weaponizing` the justice system and lawmakers' concerns about unilateral strikes and domestic military use raise civil-military and free-speech questions.
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Grand jury declines to indict US lawmakers over ‘illegal orders’ video
On Tuesday, a US federal grand jury in Washington D.C. decided not to indict six Democratic lawmakers on charges related to a video released in November in which lawmakers informed US service personnel of their right and obligation to disobey unlawful orders. “Today, it was a grand jury of anonymous American citizens who upheld the rule of law and determined this case should not proceed. Hopefully, this ends this politicized investigation for go…
GOP senators express relief over failed DOJ effort to indict Democrats
Key Republican senators say a grand jury made the right decision by rejecting an effort by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to indict six Democratic lawmakers, including Sens. Mark Kelly (Ariz.) and Elissa Slotkin (Mich.), on criminal charges for filming a video last year urging military service members to disobey unlawful orders. Republican senators by…
Sens. Kelly, Slotkin Denounce Justice Department for Seeking to Indict Them
WASHINGTON—Sens. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) denounced the Department of Justice on Feb. 11 for pursuing criminal charges against them for releasing a video reminding U.S. military personnel to refuse illegal orders. The two Democratic senators held a press conference a day after multiple media outlets, citing unnamed sources, reported a grand jury had rejected an indictment the Justice Department brought against them. Repo…
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