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US Politics

The Kelly Case: A Dangerous Precedent for Free Speech and Military Service

A federal appeals court will hear arguments on May 7th regarding the Pentagon's attempt to demote Senator Mark Kelly's military retirement rank over his participation in a video urging service members to refuse illegal orders, representing a deeply troubling assault on free speech and the principle that veterans should be able to contribute to public discourse without fear of government retaliation.

US Politics

The Pentagon's Assault on Free Speech: A Chilling Case Against Senator Mark Kelly

A federal circuit court will hear arguments in May to determine if the Pentagon can legally downgrade Senator Mark Kelly's retirement rank for participating in a video reminding military personnel they can refuse illegal orders. This shocking attempt to punish a senator for protected speech is a blatant attack on the First Amendment and the core principle that those who served our nation must be free to contribute to public discourse.