Judicial Ruling

Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Democratic Lawmakers

A grand jury unanimously refused to indict six Democratic lawmakers including Sens. Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin on seditious conspiracy charges sought by the DOJ over a 90-second video encouraging military members to disobey unlawful orders. Part of an unprecedented pattern of grand jury losses for the administration's politically-motivated prosecution efforts.

Dismissed

Case Details

A grand jury unanimously refused to indict six Democratic lawmakers including Sens. Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin on seditious conspiracy charges sought by the DOJ over a 90-second video encouraging military members to disobey unlawful orders. Part of an unprecedented pattern of grand jury losses for the administration's politically-motivated prosecution efforts.

Date Filed

2026-02-10

Status

Dismissed

Court

U.S. District Court, District of Columbia

Outcome

Indictment refused; DOJ cannot re-present to same grand jury

Related Executive Actions (1)

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Implemented
Presidential MemoJudiciary
Department of Justice
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Sources

Plaintiffs / Parties

  • Grand jury (no true bill)
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