Lawyers for Senator Mark Kelly are seeking a federal judge’s intervention to prevent the Pentagon from reducing his military retirement pay and rank.
This action follows a video released in November, where Kelly and other lawmakers encouraged service members to refuse unlawful orders.
Kelly’s legal team argues that the punishment violates the First Amendment and constitutes retaliation for protected speech.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a censure letter on January 5, stating that Senator Kelly aimed to undermine good order and military discipline.
