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It applied narrowly to legislative work and could not be relied on to defend the senator’s social media posts or news media interviews.
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It applied narrowly to legislative work could not be relied on to defend senator's social media posts or news media interviews
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February 15, 2026 at 6:23 PM (6 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 6:23 PM (6 months ago)

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Judge Blocks Hegseth From Punishing Kelly for Video
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/12/us/judge-blocks-kelly-punishment-hegseth.html

A federal judge blocked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from punishing Senator Mark Kelly for a video warning against following illegal orders. Judge Richard J. Leon ruled that the move violated Kelly's First Amendment rights. Hegseth plans to appeal the decision.

Politics First Amendment Military Free Speech Mark Kelly Pete Hegseth Legal Defense Department

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