Hegseth appeals ruling blocking punishment of Dem senator over ‘illegal orders’ video
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War Secretary Pete Hegseth appeals federal court ruling that blocked Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly over video urging service members to defy illegal orders.
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The filing follows a ruling earlier this month by U.S. District Judge Richard Leon, who determined the Pentagon likely violated Kelly’s First Amendment rights, and those of "millions of military retirees," when it formally censured him on Jan. 5.
Leon blocked the Pentagon from demoting Kelly’s retired rank of captain or reducing his military retirement pay, prompting Hegseth to swiftly vow an appeal.
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