Summary
Senator Mark Kelly has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon. He claims the Trump administration tried to punish him for speaking out against illegal orders. Kelly is trying to stop a censure that could affect his military retirement benefits.
Key Facts
- Senator Mark Kelly is a Democrat from Arizona.
- He used to be a U.S. Navy pilot.
- Kelly participated in a video asking troops to not follow illegal orders.
- He received a censure from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- The censure is a formal letter and might lead to a reduction in Kelly's retirement benefits.
- Kelly believes this action violates his right to free speech.
- The censure was announced on January 5, 2024.
- Kelly's lawsuit aims to block this censure.
