A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Ghislaine Maxwell should not be granted a Presidential pardon or any form of clemency for her crimes with Jeffrey Epstein relating to the sexual exploitation and abuse of minors.

This resolution was introduced in the Senate on February 12, 2026, and immediately referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. For it to advance, the committee would need to consider it and potentially vote to send it to the full Senate for a vote. As a 'sense of the Senate' resolution, it would not become law but would represent the official opinion of the Senate if passed.

If passed, this resolution would formally communicate the Senate's collective opinion to the President and the public. While it is not legally binding and cannot prevent a presidential pardon, it would serve as a strong statement reflecting the legislative branch's view on the seriousness of Ghislaine Maxwell's crimes and the importance of accountability. It could also bolster public confidence in the commitment to justice for victims of sexual exploitation.

Those in favor of this resolution emphasize that Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction and 20-year sentence reflect the gravity of her offenses. They believe that granting clemency would contradict the interests of justice and the protection of children, standing with victims of sexual exploitation. While the resolution itself doesn't identify direct 'critics,' it is spurred by a former President's public statements affirming his power to grant a pardon and not ruling out its use for Maxwell, setting the context for the Senate's preventative stance.