Grand Jury Rejects Attempt to Indict Democratic Lawmakers

Prosecutors failed to secure indictments against lawmakers who urged military to disobey unlawful orders

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A grand jury has rejected an attempt by the Justice Department under the Trump administration to indict several Democratic U.S. lawmakers. The lawmakers had previously urged members of the military not to comply with unlawful orders, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and Democratic lawmakers, with the former attempting to use the legal system to target political opponents. The rejection of the indictment by the grand jury is seen as a victory for democratic norms and the rule of law.

The details

Late last year, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro attempted to persuade a grand jury to indict the Democratic lawmakers after they released a 90-second video simply quoting the law and urging members of the military not to follow unlawful orders.

  • The grand jury rejected the attempt to indict the lawmakers late on Tuesday.

The players

Jeanine Pirro

A U.S. Attorney who attempted to indict the Democratic lawmakers.

Democratic U.S. Lawmakers

Lawmakers who urged members of the military not to comply with unlawful orders, prompting the attempted indictment.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing political tensions in the U.S. and the attempts by the Trump administration to use the legal system to target political opponents. The rejection of the indictment by the grand jury is seen as a victory for democratic norms and the rule of law.