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Federal Judge Blocks Pentagon's Demotion of Senator Mark Kelly Over Controversial Military Video
A federal judge blocked the Pentagon from demoting Sen. Mark Kelly for participating in a controversial military video that encouraged defying 'illegal orders'.
A federal judge blocked the Pentagon from demoting Senator Mark Kelly over a controversial military video in which he participated. The video, which called on US military members to defy 'illegal orders,' sparked controversy among some lawmakers and military personnel. Judge James E. Shadid ruled that punishment for Kelly's participation was not justified under the First Amendment. Kelly had faced disciplinary action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice before the ruling was made.
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