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A military justice group condemned Pete Hegseth for proposing punishment of Senator Mark Kelly over a speech, calling it a worst-case scenario for military justice.
The group warned that punishment would chill First Amendment expression and undermine constitutional principles.
NIMJ argued that Senator Kelly’s remarks are not punishable under the UCMJ and warned about dangerous precedent.
The press release said the process was flawed from the start, with Hegseth signaling punishment before delegating to a subordinate.
Legal expert Ryan Goodman was cited, highlighting concerns about the ‘worst-case scenario’ in military justice.
The article places the debate within broader questions about constitutional protections for service members’ speech.
The report notes the involvement of a video made by veterans for military members, around which the controversy centers.
NIMJ describes itself as educating about a fair court-martial and a fair military justice system.
The Raw Story report emphasizes the potential impact on constitutional principles if punishment for speech is allowed.

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Military-justice group condemns Pentagon moves to punish Senator Kelly over speech criticized as political pressure.
NIMJ says punishing a military retiree for speech sets a dangerous precedent for constitutional protections.
Group argues the issue involves speech by a senator and should not be decided by political maneuvering within the Pentagon.
The statement notes Kelly’s remarks about refusing illegal orders are far from criminal under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
NIMJ accuses the case of starting with public punishment requests and then shifting to a subordinate for review.
NIMJ says such actions erode confidence in military leadership and undermine constitutional principles.
The group highlights that Kelly’s video urged troops to refuse illegal orders, which is protected speech.
Hegseth labeled Kelly as part of a political frame, prompting a Pentagon probe according to the report.
The NIMJ cites the separation of powers as a key concern in any punitive actions against a senator.
The statement says the case should be resolved through military justice rather than political pressure.

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