The Justice Department officials Carlton Davis and Steven Vandervelden attempted to indict six Democratic lawmakers for their speech in a social media video but failed to convince a grand jury of probable cause. This unorthodox move, lacking input from career prosecutors, targeted Reps. Jason Crow, Maggie Goodlander, Chris Deluzio, Chrissy Houlahan, and Senators Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin. The lawmakers had advised military personnel against obeying illegal orders in the video. Following the failed indictment, it remains unclear if further attempts will be made, as the DOJ policies require significant justification for any renewed efforts.
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