Judge blocks US military from demoting Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video

A federal judge blocked Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth from demoting Senator Mark Kelly's military rank. Judge Richard Leon ruled that Hegseth had unconstitutionally retaliated against Kelly for criticizing the Trump administration, stating that no court has ever extended First Amendment protections to retired service members. The judge also criticized Hegseth's attempts to punish Kelly and his fellow lawmakers who published a video encouraging troops to disobey illegal orders.