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Sen. Mark Kelly sues Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over censure for video

Senator Mark Kelly has filed a federal lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, challenging the Pentagon's attempt to reduce his military retirement rank and pension. Kelly argues that this action is unconstitutional and a violation of his First Amendment rights stemming from a video in which he urged military personnel to resist unlawful orders.

Sen. Mark Kelly sues Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over censure for video

Key Highlights

  • Mark Kelly is a Democratic senator from Arizona and a retired Navy captain.
  • The lawsuit claims the Pentagon's actions are punitive for Kelly's political speech.
  • Hegseth labeled Kelly's statements as 'seditious' and initiated a formal censure.
  • Kelly's legal team argues that the downgrade of his military status violates constitutional rights.
  • The video in question was released during a politically tense period regarding military operations.
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  1. Sen. Mark Kelly sues Pete Hegseth over efforts to reduce his military retirement rank
  2. Mark Kelly sues Hegseth over ‘chilling’ effort to reduce military retirement rank
  3. Sen. Mark Kelly sues Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over censure for video
  4. Why Is Senator Mark Kelly Suing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth?

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