Summary
A federal judge has stopped the U.S. military from demoting Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, because he opposed certain Trump administration actions in a video. The judge said the military's actions infringed on Kelly's free speech rights. This decision is part of ongoing legal disputes involving Kelly and other lawmakers.
Key Facts
- A judge blocked the military from lowering Senator Mark Kelly's rank.
- The judge said Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's actions were unconstitutional.
- President Trump criticized Kelly and lawmakers for a video urging troops to refuse illegal orders.
- A grand jury did not approve charges of seditious conspiracy against Kelly and others.
- Reducing Kelly's rank would have cut his retirement pay.
- Mark Kelly sued the government, claiming retaliation for his criticisms.
- The judge ruled that retired service members' free speech rights are protected.
- The video in question featured Kelly and other legislators, arguing against illegal military orders.
