Constitutional gatekeepers: The history and role of grand juries

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In a healthy democracy, the people must check the government’s power to prosecute. As the executive branch increasingly tests the limits of its authority, the federal grand jury — a body of 16–23 everyday citizens — serves as a constitutional guardrail against abuses of power. The role: A constitutional shield The grand jury is a… The post Constitutional gatekeepers: The history and role of <span class="dewidow">grand juries</span> appeared first on Protect Democracy .

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Constitutional gatekeepers: The history and role of grand juries Representative	protectdemocracy.org	S3	2026-01-28 10:45:00