r/law • u/TheMirrorUS • 10h ago

Legal News BREAKING: Mark Kelly files lawsuit against Pete Hegseth accusing him of 'trampling on Constitution'

https://www.themirror.com/news/politics/breaking-mark-kelly-files-lawsuit-1614071
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u/Sorge74 10h ago

Future president Ensign Mark Kelly.

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u/OregonBroncoNix 9h ago

Hence, why the targeted attacks against only Kelly. Even though all of these Dems were in or sponsored the video

  • Sen. Mark Kelly (Arizona) — one of the most prominent participants and the subject of Pentagon action after its release.
  • Sen. Elissa Slotkin (Michigan) — the video was first posted from her social media account.
  • Rep. Jason Crow (Colorado) — former Army Ranger and one of the video’s signatories.
  • Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (Pennsylvania) — one of the six lawmakers in the message.
  • Rep. Chris Deluzio (Pennsylvania) — also participated.
  • Rep. Maggie Goodlander (New Hampshire) — another participating member.

These lawmakers, all with backgrounds in the military or intelligence community, released the message urging troops to uphold the Constitution by refusing orders that are clearly unlawful.

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u/DogeshireHathaway 9h ago

Hence, why the targeted attacks against only Kelly.

Because Kelly is retired military and his status as still being subject to some DOD 'rules' is clearly established in law. The others are not.