Senator Mark Kelly sues US Defense Department.

United States Senator Mark Kelly has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Defense and its secretary, Pete Hegseth, for violating his right to free speech. The complaint, also naming the Department of the Navy and its secretary, alleges punitive retribution for Kelly’s involvement in a video urging military members to refuse illegal orders. Kelly, a veteran and rising Democratic star, faces accusations of conduct unbecoming of an officer and potential demotion from his retired rank by the Trump administration. He argues that the actions taken against him are politically motivated and a threat to the rights of all retired military members.

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