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  • friend_of_satan@lemmy.worldtopolitics @lemmy.world•FCC asks stations for "pro-America" programming, like daily Pledge of AllegianceEnglish
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    8 days ago

    Does this “pro-america” programming involve making truthful statements and quoting the law?

    https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/dojs-new-low-pirros-attempt-to-indict-lawmakers-over-a-military-law-video/

    I am not alone in my disgust over an administration that would punish anyone, let alone members of Congress, for simply reminding service members of their legal duties. Last week, a federal judge appointed by President George W. Bush issued an injunction blocking Hegseth from punishing Kelly for his role in the video. Finding that the Arizona senator had shown a substantial likelihood of success on the merits of his legal challenge, Judge Richard Leon wrote, “Defendants have trampled on Senator Kelly’s First Amendment freedoms and threatened the constitutional liberties of millions of military retirees.” Even for a judge who frequently disregards the judicial norm of avoiding exclamation points in his legal opinions, this one was extraordinary. “To say the least,” he wrote, “our retired veterans deserve more respect from their Government, and our Constitution demands they receive it!” Charging them with a crime for their free speech would be even more egregious.

    (Emphasis mine)