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politics6 days ago•3 min saved

Sen. Kelly Sues Pentagon Over Retaliation for Political Speech

Sen. Mark Kelly filed a federal lawsuit against the Pentagon and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging punitive actions tied to his participation in a Democratic video to U.S. troops violated the Constitution, including the Speech or Debate Clause and due‑process protections; the suit also names the Navy Department. The Pentagon has not commented on ongoing litigation, and Hegseth had announced a plan to cut Kelly’s retired pay amid the dispute.

via CNBC|

#dod #mark-kelly #military-retirement-pay

politics6 days ago•4 min saved

Sen. Kelly Sues Pentagon Chief Over Downgrade of Retired Rank Tied to Anti-Orders Video

Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly filed a civil lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to block the Pentagon's move to downgrade his retirement rank and pay, arguing the punishment is unconstitutional retaliation for his criticisms of the administration and protected speech, including a video urging service members to refuse illegal orders.

via CBS News|

#first-amendment #mark-kelly #pete-hegseth

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Judge Orders Trump Ally Scott Perry to Hand Over Phone Records in Election Subversion Probe"

A federal judge has ordered Republican Congressman Scott Perry to turn over nearly 1,700 records from his phone to special counsel prosecutors, potentially revealing his involvement in Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. The judge's ruling allows prosecutors to access the majority of the records, which include discussions about influencing executive branch officials and state officials, as well as communications about the January 6 Capitol attack. The extent to which Perry's communications are protected by the speech or debate clause, which shields members of Congress from legal peril related to their official duties, is still being determined.

via The Guardian US|

#2020-election #donald-trump #politics

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Judge orders Rep. Scott Perry to hand over phone records in Jan. 6 and election probe

A federal judge has ordered Rep. Scott Perry, a Republican from Pennsylvania, to turn over nearly 1,700 cellphone records to government investigators in relation to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. The judge ruled that the records were not protected by the speech or debate clause of the Constitution. While some records were deemed protected, the remaining ones, including messages about alleged election fraud and the role of the vice president in certifying the electoral vote count, must be disclosed. Perry had previously argued that the clause protected him from the government searching his communications, but the court largely rejected that argument.

via NBC News|

#cellphone-records #federal-investigation #jan-6-probe

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

"Mike Pence ordered to testify in January 6 investigation"

A federal judge's secret order requiring Mike Pence to testify about aspects of Donald Trump's bid to subvert the 2020 election was also an unprecedented ruling about the vice presidency itself. It is the first time in U.S. history that a federal judge has concluded that vice presidents are entitled to a form of immunity from prying investigators. Unlike presidents, who draw all their power from the executive branch, vice presidents get their immunity from Congress, Chief U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg ruled.

via POLITICO|

#immunity #jan-6-attack #mike-pence

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Judge orders Pence to testify about Trump conversations in Jan. 6 probe.

A federal judge in Washington has ruled that former Vice President Mike Pence must testify before a grand jury about former President Donald Trump's effort to reverse the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. The judge rejected Trump's claims of executive privilege and found they did not apply to any potential testimony by Pence. However, the speech or debate clause in part protects Pence from providing testimony, specifically on congressional matters related to the events of Jan. 6, 2021, though he must testify about any illegal acts by Trump.

via CBS News|

#donald-trump #grand-jury #jan-6-insurrection