US EditionKelly, Slotkin Deride DOJ Attempt to Indict Democrats: A ‘Master Alarm Flashing for Our Democracy’
The grand jury's refusal to indict the six lawmakers marks a rare setback for the Justice Department, which has a nearly 100% indictment rate, officials said.
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Democratic Senators Decry Indictment Attempt, Warning It 'Could Break This Institution'
Democrats took to the Senate floor to deliver impassioned speeches denouncing the Justice Department’s attempt to indict a group of lawmakers who last year urged U.S. military members to resist “illegal orders.”
Kelly, Slotkin deride DOJ attempt to indict Democrats: A ‘master alarm flashing for our democracy’
A pair of Senate Democrats on Wednesday warned that the Justice Department’s attempt to indict six members of Congress who reminded active duty military members they are able to refuse unlawful orders represents a “master alarm flashing for our democracy.” Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), standing with Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), derided the move by the…
ANP Image ANP A US judge has temporarily blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to reduce the military rank and pension of Democratic Congressman Mark Kelly. The measure follows a video in which Kelly and five other Democrats called on military personnel to ignore "illegal orders." The court ruling comes after a grand jury on Wednesday dismissed charges against the six. The controversy revolves around a video released by Kelly and five o…
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