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Legal Experts: Veterans' Rights at Stake in Kelly Speech Case

Federal prosecutors investigate Democratic lawmakers for urging troops to refuse illegal orders; Senator Kelly sues Defense Secretary over alleged retaliation including pension cuts.

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Sen. Mark Kelly said his lawsuit is about fighting back on the Pentagon's crackdown on speech.Heather Diehl/Getty ImagesSenator Mark Kelly sued Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Pentagon's speech crackdown.Kelly's lawsuit challenges Pentagon actions targeting retirees' political speech and benefits.Legal experts warn the case could impact First Amendment rights for retired US military personnel.A new lawsuit from a Democratic senator and c…
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The dispute escalates and now ends up in court. US Senator Mark Kelly takes legal action against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon. The allegation: political intimidation, unconstitutional action and the attempt to punish a critic of the Trump administration financially.

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The New Republic broke the news in on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
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