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This resolution condemns any statements or threats of political violence from any official, including the President of the United States, that aim to intimidate or punish elected representatives for upholding the Constitution or reaffirming military personnel's duty to refuse unlawful orders. The resolution draws on several foundational principles of American governance, including the Constitution's system of checks and balances, the Declaration of Independence's emphasis on consent of the governed, and the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), which requires service members to obey only lawful orders. It specifically references the Nuremberg Principles and established military doctrine that individuals cannot defend illegal actions by claiming they were following orders. The resolution condemns any direct or implied threats to elected representatives as a danger to constitutional governance, civilian control of the military, and the rule of law. It calls for reaffirming the constitutional and statutory obligations of military personnel to protect the Constitution and reject directives that violate people's rights or the rule of law. Finally, the resolution directs copies of itself to be sent to key federal government leaders, including the President, Secretary of Defense, congressional leadership, and the Illinois Congressional Delegation.

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https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=575&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104