#militarylaw — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #militarylaw, aggregated by home.social.
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/943137/ Oxfam calls for Brexit trade deal with Israel to be scrapped #Brexit #Britain #EU #Europe #European #EuropeanUnion #GreatBritain #HumanitarianGroups #Israel #MilitaryCourts #MilitaryLaw #OccupiedTerritories #Oxfam #PalestinianTerritories #Palestinians #ShahdMousalli #TradeAgreement #UK #UnitedKingdom
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RE: https://kolektiva.social/@draft_resistance_news/116210549939179518
A very important post, coming from the broadest-based coalition in opposition to the draft in many years.
#MilitaryDraft #Draft #Conscription #MilitaryConscription #MilitaryLaw #USMilitary #YouthRights #SelectiveService #IranWar
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/military-draft-iran/
A very important piece by @ehasbrouck about the folly of Trump even contemplating the use of military conscription for the US war against Iran.
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https://draftcounseling.org/dc201.htm
The second session of our training for draft counselors is now available for viewing.
This session focused on the decisions that those facing the draft will have to make once a draft is called, as well as a discussion on what happens in a draft board hearing.
Our third session will be announced soon, but we anticipate it will be on May 3, 2026 from 1-3 p.m. at Joy Mennonite Church in Oklahoma City, as well as live via zoom.
#DraftCounseling #MilitaryConscription #MilitaryDraft #MilitaryLaw #ConscientiousObjection #War #Peace #USA #USMilitary
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PLANNING AN EPIC RAIL TRIP/SPEAKING TOUR
I was able to snag a half-price #Amtrak railpass on a special, so I'm planning some cross-country travel, but I also would love to take advantage of this opportunity to get to do some speaking in different communities while traveling.
The cities I'll be at (and would have time to speak in) are: Seattle, Portland, SF Bay area, and Denver.
The topics I can present on would include:
1. #DraftCounseling - Why local groups need to start getting ready to help people who may face military conscription under the Trump administration?
2. The issue of #IllegalOrders under US #MilitaryLaw as well as #InternationalLaw
3. #Indigenous Draft Resistance - stories and reflections from the history of resistance by Indigenous Americans to being drafted
4. The joys of engaging in MRP (multi-religious practice) --- I'm a Humanistic Jew who is also an active member of a progressive #Mennonite church.
5. Something else? - I'm open to other topics related to military law, #HumanisticJudaism, and the progressive Mennonite tradition.
As far as cost goes, I'm asking for local groups who can afford it to either: (1) find me a place to a stay, ideally a private bedroom that I can get to by mass transit from the Amtrak station, or (2) pay me an honorarium of at least $100.
I'm firming up my travel plans, but it looks like the cities and dates that I would be available for speaking engagements would be:
#Seattle, WA
Wed, April 29 (evening)
Thu, April 30 (all day)
#Portland, OR
Fri, May 1 (evening)
#SF Bay Area
Sunday, May 3 (all day)
Monday, May 4 (all day)
#Denver
Tuesday, May 6 (late evening, if train is on time)
Wed, May 7 - morning or lunchIf you know any groups who want me to speak for them and/or have other ideas, please me a message or email me at girightslawyer at gmail dot com.
Thanks!
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PLANNING AN EPIC RAIL TRIP/SPEAKING TOUR
I was able to snag a half-price #Amtrak railpass on a special, so I'm planning some cross-country travel, but I also would love to take advantage of this opportunity to get to do some speaking in different communities while traveling.
The cities I'll be at (and would have time to speak in) are: Seattle, Portland, SF Bay area, and Denver.
The topics I can present on would include:
1. #DraftCounseling - Why local groups need to start getting ready to help people who may face military conscription under the Trump administration?
2. The issue of #IllegalOrders under US #MilitaryLaw as well as #InternationalLaw
3. #Indigenous Draft Resistance - stories and reflections from the history of resistance by Indigenous Americans to being drafted
4. The joys of engaging in MRP (multi-religious practice) --- I'm a Humanistic Jew who is also an active member of a progressive #Mennonite church.
5. Something else? - I'm open to other topics related to military law, #HumanisticJudaism, and the progressive Mennonite tradition.
As far as cost goes, I'm asking for local groups who can afford it to either: (1) find me a place to a stay, ideally a private bedroom that I can get to by mass transit from the Amtrak station, or (2) pay me an honorarium of at least $100.
I'm firming up my travel plans, but it looks like the cities and dates that I would be available for speaking engagements would be:
#Seattle, WA
Wed, April 29 (evening)
Thu, April 30 (all day)
#Portland, OR
Fri, May 1 (evening)
#SF Bay Area
Sunday, May 3 (all day)
Monday, May 4 (all day)
#Denver
Tuesday, May 6 (late evening, if train is on time)
Wed, May 7 - morning or lunchIf you know any groups who want me to speak for them and/or have other ideas, please me a message or email me at girightslawyer at gmail dot com.
Thanks!
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PLANNING AN EPIC RAIL TRIP/SPEAKING TOUR
I was able to snag a half-price #Amtrak railpass on a special, so I'm planning some cross-country travel, but I also would love to take advantage of this opportunity to get to do some speaking in different communities while traveling.
The cities I'll be at (and would have time to speak in) are: Seattle, Portland, SF Bay area, and Denver.
The topics I can present on would include:
1. #DraftCounseling - Why local groups need to start getting ready to help people who may face military conscription under the Trump administration?
2. The issue of #IllegalOrders under US #MilitaryLaw as well as #InternationalLaw
3. #Indigenous Draft Resistance - stories and reflections from the history of resistance by Indigenous Americans to being drafted
4. The joys of engaging in MRP (multi-religious practice) --- I'm a Humanistic Jew who is also an active member of a progressive #Mennonite church.
5. Something else? - I'm open to other topics related to military law, #HumanisticJudaism, and the progressive Mennonite tradition.
As far as cost goes, I'm asking for local groups who can afford it to either: (1) find me a place to a stay, ideally a private bedroom that I can get to by mass transit from the Amtrak station, or (2) pay me an honorarium of at least $100.
I'm firming up my travel plans, but it looks like the cities and dates that I would be available for speaking engagements would be:
#Seattle, WA
Wed, April 29 (evening)
Thu, April 30 (all day)
#Portland, OR
Fri, May 1 (evening)
#SF Bay Area
Sunday, May 3 (all day)
Monday, May 4 (all day)
#Denver
Tuesday, May 6 (late evening, if train is on time)
Wed, May 7 - morning or lunchIf you know any groups who want me to speak for them and/or have other ideas, please me a message or email me at girightslawyer at gmail dot com.
Thanks!
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PLANNING AN EPIC RAIL TRIP/SPEAKING TOUR
I was able to snag a half-price #Amtrak railpass on a special, so I'm planning some cross-country travel, but I also would love to take advantage of this opportunity to get to do some speaking in different communities while traveling.
The cities I'll be at (and would have time to speak in) are: Seattle, Portland, SF Bay area, and Denver.
The topics I can present on would include:
1. #DraftCounseling - Why local groups need to start getting ready to help people who may face military conscription under the Trump administration?
2. The issue of #IllegalOrders under US #MilitaryLaw as well as #InternationalLaw
3. #Indigenous Draft Resistance - stories and reflections from the history of resistance by Indigenous Americans to being drafted
4. The joys of engaging in MRP (multi-religious practice) --- I'm a Humanistic Jew who is also an active member of a progressive #Mennonite church.
5. Something else? - I'm open to other topics related to military law, #HumanisticJudaism, and the progressive Mennonite tradition.
As far as cost goes, I'm asking for local groups who can afford it to either: (1) find me a place to a stay, ideally a private bedroom that I can get to by mass transit from the Amtrak station, or (2) pay me an honorarium of at least $100.
I'm firming up my travel plans, but it looks like the cities and dates that I would be available for speaking engagements would be:
#Seattle, WA
Wed, April 29 (evening)
Thu, April 30 (all day)
#Portland, OR
Fri, May 1 (evening)
#SF Bay Area
Sunday, May 3 (all day)
Monday, May 4 (all day)
#Denver
Tuesday, May 6 (late evening, if train is on time)
Wed, May 7 - morning or lunchIf you know any groups who want me to speak for them and/or have other ideas, please me a message or email me at girightslawyer at gmail dot com.
Thanks!
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PLANNING AN EPIC RAIL TRIP/SPEAKING TOUR
I was able to snag a half-price #Amtrak railpass on a special, so I'm planning some cross-country travel, but I also would love to take advantage of this opportunity to get to do some speaking in different communities while traveling.
The cities I'll be at (and would have time to speak in) are: Seattle, Portland, SF Bay area, and Denver.
The topics I can present on would include:
1. #DraftCounseling - Why local groups need to start getting ready to help people who may face military conscription under the Trump administration?
2. The issue of #IllegalOrders under US #MilitaryLaw as well as #InternationalLaw
3. #Indigenous Draft Resistance - stories and reflections from the history of resistance by Indigenous Americans to being drafted
4. The joys of engaging in MRP (multi-religious practice) --- I'm a Humanistic Jew who is also an active member of a progressive #Mennonite church.
5. Something else? - I'm open to other topics related to military law, #HumanisticJudaism, and the progressive Mennonite tradition.
As far as cost goes, I'm asking for local groups who can afford it to either: (1) find me a place to a stay, ideally a private bedroom that I can get to by mass transit from the Amtrak station, or (2) pay me an honorarium of at least $100.
I'm firming up my travel plans, but it looks like the cities and dates that I would be available for speaking engagements would be:
#Seattle, WA
Wed, April 29 (evening)
Thu, April 30 (all day)
#Portland, OR
Fri, May 1 (evening)
#SF Bay Area
Sunday, May 3 (all day)
Monday, May 4 (all day)
#Denver
Tuesday, May 6 (late evening, if train is on time)
Wed, May 7 - morning or lunchIf you know any groups who want me to speak for them and/or have other ideas, please me a message or email me at girightslawyer at gmail dot com.
Thanks!
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https://draftcounseling.org/dc201.htm
You are invited to Draft Counseling 201, the second session of a series of trainings to equip ordinary people to be ready to provide assistance to people in the US in the event of a draft (military conscription).
This training is happening live at Joy Mennonite Church, 504 NE 16th St, Oklahoma City, but also live via Zoom (and later it will be available in recorded form).
Please share widely.
#ConscientiousObjection #MilitaryDraft #Draft #MilitaryConscription #MilitaryLaw #Law #YouthRights
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https://jonathanlarsen.substack.com/p/us-troops-were-told-iran-war-is-for
There is no doubt where the administration stands when it is allowing so many military commanders to say such vile things, in violation of military regulations, federal statutes, and the First Amendment of the US Constitution.
This is why I've been speaking so much about the dangers of Christian Nationalism, because it is quickly becoming the new norm in the US military. It is, of course, illegal, but it is also offensive to the many troops who might have different religious beliefs (including many Christians). No one should be forced to listen to hateful remarks like what these troops had to hear.
Excerpt: "This morning our commander opened up the combat readiness status briefing by urging us to not be “afraid” as to what is happening with our combat operations in Iran right now. He urged us to tell our troops that this was “all part of God’s divine plan” and he specifically referenced numerous citations out of the Book of Revelation referring to Armageddon and the imminent return of Jesus Christ. He said that “President Trump has been anointed by Jesus to light the signal fire in Iran to cause Armageddon and mark his return to Earth”. He had a big grin on his face when he said all of this which made his message seem even more crazy."
#ChristianNationalism #Fascism #Trump #Hegseth #FirstAmendment #ConstitutionalLaw #MilitaryLaw #USA #USMilitary
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From: https://nlgmltf.org/military-law/2026/mltf-condemns-unprovoked-us-israeli-attack-on-iran/
MLTF Condemns Unprovoked US/Israeli Attack On Iran
The MILITARY LAW TASK FORCE of the NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD categorically condemns the unprovoked US/Israeli attack on Iran. This is a grotesque violation of international law and the U.S. Constitution.
Iran is a sovereign nation and a member of the United Nations as is the United States. The UN Charter is a treaty which is the “supreme law of the land” under Article VI of the US Constitution. Article 2(4) of the UN Charter states, “All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations.”
The aggression here is a crime under international law and is committed when, as here, a country attacks another that is not threatening it and is not carried out in self-defense against an attack.
There can be no justification for the attack if, as President Trump proclaimed, Iran’s nuclear weapons program was “obliterated” in another illegal act just over six months ago.
We recall that, for the past two decades or more, Netanyahu has claimed that Iran was within weeks of having a nuclear weapon. Those claims were false, however, even if true, a resolution was being negotiated when the current assault occurred.
We remind U.S. armed service members that they have the right and the duty to resist and refuse illegal orders. We pledge our full support to those who do so, and to service members who protest or stand against this disastrous war.
#InterntionalLaw #UN #Iran #Israel #USA #MilitaryLaw #ConstitutionalLaw #illegalOrders #Peace #AntiWar #Netanyahu #Trump #War
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From: https://nlgmltf.org/military-law/2026/mltf-condemns-unprovoked-us-israeli-attack-on-iran/
MLTF Condemns Unprovoked US/Israeli Attack On Iran
The MILITARY LAW TASK FORCE of the NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD categorically condemns the unprovoked US/Israeli attack on Iran. This is a grotesque violation of international law and the U.S. Constitution.
Iran is a sovereign nation and a member of the United Nations as is the United States. The UN Charter is a treaty which is the “supreme law of the land” under Article VI of the US Constitution. Article 2(4) of the UN Charter states, “All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations.”
The aggression here is a crime under international law and is committed when, as here, a country attacks another that is not threatening it and is not carried out in self-defense against an attack.
There can be no justification for the attack if, as President Trump proclaimed, Iran’s nuclear weapons program was “obliterated” in another illegal act just over six months ago.
We recall that, for the past two decades or more, Netanyahu has claimed that Iran was within weeks of having a nuclear weapon. Those claims were false, however, even if true, a resolution was being negotiated when the current assault occurred.
We remind U.S. armed service members that they have the right and the duty to resist and refuse illegal orders. We pledge our full support to those who do so, and to service members who protest or stand against this disastrous war.
#InterntionalLaw #UN #Iran #Israel #USA #MilitaryLaw #ConstitutionalLaw #illegalOrders #Peace #AntiWar #Netanyahu #Trump #War
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From: https://nlgmltf.org/military-law/2026/mltf-condemns-unprovoked-us-israeli-attack-on-iran/
MLTF Condemns Unprovoked US/Israeli Attack On Iran
The MILITARY LAW TASK FORCE of the NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD categorically condemns the unprovoked US/Israeli attack on Iran. This is a grotesque violation of international law and the U.S. Constitution.
Iran is a sovereign nation and a member of the United Nations as is the United States. The UN Charter is a treaty which is the “supreme law of the land” under Article VI of the US Constitution. Article 2(4) of the UN Charter states, “All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations.”
The aggression here is a crime under international law and is committed when, as here, a country attacks another that is not threatening it and is not carried out in self-defense against an attack.
There can be no justification for the attack if, as President Trump proclaimed, Iran’s nuclear weapons program was “obliterated” in another illegal act just over six months ago.
We recall that, for the past two decades or more, Netanyahu has claimed that Iran was within weeks of having a nuclear weapon. Those claims were false, however, even if true, a resolution was being negotiated when the current assault occurred.
We remind U.S. armed service members that they have the right and the duty to resist and refuse illegal orders. We pledge our full support to those who do so, and to service members who protest or stand against this disastrous war.
#InterntionalLaw #UN #Iran #Israel #USA #MilitaryLaw #ConstitutionalLaw #illegalOrders #Peace #AntiWar #Netanyahu #Trump #War
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From: https://nlgmltf.org/military-law/2026/mltf-condemns-unprovoked-us-israeli-attack-on-iran/
MLTF Condemns Unprovoked US/Israeli Attack On Iran
The MILITARY LAW TASK FORCE of the NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD categorically condemns the unprovoked US/Israeli attack on Iran. This is a grotesque violation of international law and the U.S. Constitution.
Iran is a sovereign nation and a member of the United Nations as is the United States. The UN Charter is a treaty which is the “supreme law of the land” under Article VI of the US Constitution. Article 2(4) of the UN Charter states, “All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations.”
The aggression here is a crime under international law and is committed when, as here, a country attacks another that is not threatening it and is not carried out in self-defense against an attack.
There can be no justification for the attack if, as President Trump proclaimed, Iran’s nuclear weapons program was “obliterated” in another illegal act just over six months ago.
We recall that, for the past two decades or more, Netanyahu has claimed that Iran was within weeks of having a nuclear weapon. Those claims were false, however, even if true, a resolution was being negotiated when the current assault occurred.
We remind U.S. armed service members that they have the right and the duty to resist and refuse illegal orders. We pledge our full support to those who do so, and to service members who protest or stand against this disastrous war.
#InterntionalLaw #UN #Iran #Israel #USA #MilitaryLaw #ConstitutionalLaw #illegalOrders #Peace #AntiWar #Netanyahu #Trump #War
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DoW Christian Service Draws Dozens of Complaints from Members, Contractors | Military.com
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2026/02/13/dow-christian-service-draws-dozens-of-complaints-members-contractors.html#FirstAmendment #ChriatianNationalism #MilitaryLaw #USMilitary #DoD #DoW #Fascism #Trump #Hegseth
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I'm very proud to be one of the teachers for this course. It is happening online on Tuesday, starting at 11 am Central time.
Here's more details:
Join the Monique and Roland Weyl People’s Academy of International Law for Course 13: Duty to Disobey Illegal Orders & Individual Responsibility on February 17. This course will analyze international law provisions and jurisprudence that establish the duty to disobey illegal orders; the right to conscientious objection; individual and command responsibility for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, the right to peace, and those that prohibit the defense of following superior orders.
Faculty for Course 13:
Triestino Mariniello,Professor of Law at Liverpool John Moores University, UK; Lawyer for Gaza Victims Before the ICC
Chantal Meloni, Italian criminal lawyer; Professor, Università degli Studi di Milano Statale, Italy
Shin Hyun Oh, Lecturer, Ritsumeikan University College of International Relations, Kyoto, Japan; expert on conscientious objection in Korea
James M. Branum, Expert on military defense law in the U.S.; represented public resisters to wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Moderated by Dean Marjorie Cohn.
The course will be 3 hours long and take place on Tuesday, February 17, at the following times:
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): 09:00–12:00
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): 12:00–15:00
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Excerpt: “This Court has all it needs to conclude that Defendants have trampled on Senator Kelly’s First Amendment freedoms and threatened the constitutional liberties of millions of military retirees,” U.S. District Judge Richard Leon wrote. “After all, as Bob Dylan famously said, 'You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.' To say the least, our retired veterans deserve more respect from their Government, and our Constitution demands they receive it!”
“Rather than trying to shrink the First Amendment liberties of retired service members, Secretary Hegseth and his fellow Defendants might reflect and be grateful for the wisdom and expertise that retired service members have brought to public discussions and debate on military matters in our Nation over the past 250 years,” Leon, a George W. Bush appointee, wrote. “If so, they will more fully appreciate why the Founding Fathers made free speech the first Amendment in the Bill of Rights!"
He added, "Hopefully this injunction will in some small way help bring about a course correction in the Defense Department’s approach to these issues.”
#FirstAmendment #MilitaryLaw #ConLaw #ConstitutionalLaw #MarkKelly #IllegalOrders
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“That Senator Kelly may be an ‘unusually staunch individual’ does not minimize his entitlement to be free from reprisal for exercising his First Amendment rights,” Leon wrote. “Senator Kelly was reprimanded for exercising his First Amendment right to speak on matters of public concern.”
#law #MilitaryLaw #Hegseth #Trump #dictatorship #RevengePolitics #MarkKelly #democracy #FirstAmendment #FreeSpeech #PoliticalSpeech
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Leon, an appointee of President George W. Bush, wrote in a scathing, 29-pg ruling that #Hegseth was trampling over the #FirstAmendment rights of #MarkKelly & that his moves are an impermissible form of government retaliation.
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/26953150-order-in-mark-kelly-case/
#law #MilitaryLaw #Trump #dictatorship #RevengePolitics #democracy #FreeSpeech #PoliticalSpeech
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Together, the #GrandJudy declination & ruling from senior US District Judge Richard Leon represent major impediments to efforts by aides of #Trump to use the levers of government to punish Sen #MarkKelly, a retired Navy captain & former astronaut, over his participation in the video.
#law #MilitaryLaw #Hegseth #dictatorship #RevengePolitics #democracy #FirstAmendment #FreeSpeech #PoliticalSpeech
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The decision landed 2 days after a #GrandJudy in Washington, DC, declined to approve charges sought by federal prosecutors against the #Arizona senator & several other Democratic lawmakers who taped a video last year warning that “threats to our Constitution” are coming “from right here at home,” & repeatedly implored service members & the intelligence community to “refuse illegal orders.”
#law #MilitaryLaw #Trump #RevengePolitics #democracy #FirstAmendment #FreeSpeech #PoliticalSpeech
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Judge says #Hegseth is unlawfully retaliating against Sen. #MarkKelly over ‘illegal orders’ video
A federal judge on Thursday shut down #Defense Secretary #PeteHegseth’s attempts to punish Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly over his urging of US service members to refuse illegal orders, ruling that the #Pentagon chief’s actions were unconstitutionally retaliatory.
#law #MilitaryLaw #Trump #dictatorship #RevengePolitics #democracy #FirstAmendment #FreeSpeech #PoliticalSpeech
https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/12/politics/mark-kelly-pentagon-lawsuit-ruling -
#GrandJury rejections are extraordinarily unusual, but have happened repeatedly in recent months in Washington as citizens who have heard the government’s evidence have come away “underwhelmed” [laughing] in a number of cases. Prosecutors could try again to secure an indictment.
#law #MilitaryLaw #FirstAmendment #FreeSpeech #Trump #Hegseth #DOJ #authoritarianism #dictatorship
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If a #GrandJury will indict a ham sandwich, the case was obviously BS
DC grand jury declines to indict 6 #Democratic lawmakers
The lawmakers had released a short video last year advising #military members to reject “illegal orders.”#law #MilitaryLaw #FirstAmendment #FreeSpeech #Trump #Hegseth #DOJ #authoritarianism #dictatorship
https://apnews.com/article/trump-military-orders-democrats-video-e1435655587ad9715c4d1cc776edd545?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2026-02-10-Military+orders -
A message about the upcoming #DraftCounseling101 training that is happening on Sunday, February 8th, 1-3 pm Central at Joy Mennonite Church in #OKC and online.
#Draft
#Conscription
#MilitaryConscription #ConscientiousObjection
#MilitaryLaw
#Mennonite #Peace #Oklahoma -
#Hegseth issued a formal letter of censure last month reprimanding #MarkKelly for comments in a social media video from several Democratic lawmakers in which they said members of the #military weren’t always obligated to follow commands from superiors.
“Like us, you all swore an oath,” Kelly says in the video. “Our laws are clear. You can refuse #illegal orders.”#law #MilitaryLaw #judiciary #Trump #RevengePolitics #idiocracy #MafiaState
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“That’s never been done before,” Leon, who was nominated by President George W. Bush, told a government lawyer during a hearing in D.C. federal court on #MarkKelly’s request for an injunction to halt the disciplinary proceedings. “You’re asking me to do something the #SupremeCourt’s never done.”
#law #MilitaryLaw #judiciary #military #Trump #Hegseth #RevengePolitics #idiocracy #MafiaState
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A federal judge on Tuesday sharply questioned the legality of the #Defense Department’s efforts to censure & possibly demote Sen. #MarkKelly, a retired #Navy captain, over his public criticism of the #Trump admin.
#US District Judge Richard J. Leon said Defense Secretary Pete #Hegseth appeared to be expanding restrictions on #FreeSpeech that have applied only to active-duty service members, not #military retirees.#law #MilitaryLaw #judiciary #RevengePolitics #idiocracy #MafiaState
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#Defense Dept. effort to punish #MarkKelly draws skepticism from judge
A federal judge in DC said the restrictions being used against Kelly, a retired #Navy captain, have only applied to active-duty service members.#law #MilitaryLaw #judiciary #military #Trump #Hegseth #RevengePolitics #idiocracy #MafiaState
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/02/03/mark-kelly-hegseth-censure-court/ -
I will be one of the presenters for this 3-hour short course.
Here's a bit more about it:
Duty to Disobey Illegal Orders & Individual Responsibility on February 17.
This course will analyze international law provisions and jurisprudence that establish the duty to disobey illegal orders; the right to conscientious objection; individual and command responsibility for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, the right to peace, and those that prohibit the defense of following superior orders.
The program is free (but you do need to register)
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3 More Lawmakers in Video Say Federal Prosecutors Are Investigating Them
The lawmakers, all #Democrats who urged #military service members not to follow #illegal orders, said prosecutors had contacted them. But it is unclear what #crime they might have committed.
#UnitedStates #law #MilitaryLaw #Trump #StochasticTerrorism #incitement #authoritarianism #autocracy #despotism #dictatorship #fascism #tyranny #MafiaState #DeadDemocracy #WillTravel
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/us/politics/crow-goodlander-houlahan-trump-investigation.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share -
#ElissaSlotkin grew more concerned this week after the fatal #shooting of #ReneeNicoleGood, an unarmed #US citizen, by a federal #immigration agent in #Minneapolis.
…Slotkin said the admin’s reaction reflected its growing #authoritarian impulses.
“Anyone who’s an enemy is a terrorist,” she said. Such language, she continued, is the “standard playbook of any authoritarian leader.”
#military #MilitaryLaw #law #LegalEthics #DOJ #Trump #RevengePolitics #AbuseOfPower #despotism #MafiaState
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#ElissaSlotkin grew more concerned this week after the fatal #shooting of #ReneeNicoleGood, an unarmed #US citizen, by a federal #immigration agent in #Minneapolis.
…Slotkin said the admin’s reaction reflected its growing #authoritarian impulses.
“Anyone who’s an enemy is a terrorist,” she said. Such language, she continued, is the “standard playbook of any authoritarian leader.”
#military #MilitaryLaw #law #LegalEthics #DOJ #Trump #RevengePolitics #AbuseOfPower #despotism #MafiaState
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#ElissaSlotkin grew more concerned this week after the fatal #shooting of #ReneeNicoleGood, an unarmed #US citizen, by a federal #immigration agent in #Minneapolis.
…Slotkin said the admin’s reaction reflected its growing #authoritarian impulses.
“Anyone who’s an enemy is a terrorist,” she said. Such language, she continued, is the “standard playbook of any authoritarian leader.”
#military #MilitaryLaw #law #LegalEthics #DOJ #Trump #RevengePolitics #AbuseOfPower #despotism #MafiaState
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#ElissaSlotkin grew more concerned this week after the fatal #shooting of #ReneeNicoleGood, an unarmed #US citizen, by a federal #immigration agent in #Minneapolis.
…Slotkin said the admin’s reaction reflected its growing #authoritarian impulses.
“Anyone who’s an enemy is a terrorist,” she said. Such language, she continued, is the “standard playbook of any authoritarian leader.”
#military #MilitaryLaw #law #LegalEthics #DOJ #Trump #RevengePolitics #AbuseOfPower #despotism #MafiaState
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#ElissaSlotkin grew more concerned this week after the fatal #shooting of #ReneeNicoleGood, an unarmed #US citizen, by a federal #immigration agent in #Minneapolis.
…Slotkin said the admin’s reaction reflected its growing #authoritarian impulses.
“Anyone who’s an enemy is a terrorist,” she said. Such language, she continued, is the “standard playbook of any authoritarian leader.”
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#ElissaSlotkin said her office was inundated with hundreds of #threats & that the #CapitolPolice told her that she required 24-hour security. The police were called to her father’s home in Michigan in a practice known as “swatting” after a caller falsely asserted that he was trying to kill his wife.
“My brother had to have a police car put in front of his home,” Slotkin said.
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#ElissaSlotkin said her office was inundated with hundreds of #threats & that the #CapitolPolice told her that she required 24-hour security. The police were called to her father’s home in Michigan in a practice known as “swatting” after a caller falsely asserted that he was trying to kill his wife.
“My brother had to have a police car put in front of his home,” Slotkin said.
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#ElissaSlotkin said her office was inundated with hundreds of #threats & that the #CapitolPolice told her that she required 24-hour security. The police were called to her father’s home in Michigan in a practice known as “swatting” after a caller falsely asserted that he was trying to kill his wife.
“My brother had to have a police car put in front of his home,” Slotkin said.
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#ElissaSlotkin said her office was inundated with hundreds of #threats & that the #CapitolPolice told her that she required 24-hour security. The police were called to her father’s home in Michigan in a practice known as “swatting” after a caller falsely asserted that he was trying to kill his wife.
“My brother had to have a police car put in front of his home,” Slotkin said.
#military #MilitaryLaw #law #LegalEthics #DOJ #Trump #RevengePolitics
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#ElissaSlotkin said her office was inundated with hundreds of #threats & that the #CapitolPolice told her that she required 24-hour security. The police were called to her father’s home in Michigan in a practice known as “swatting” after a caller falsely asserted that he was trying to kill his wife.
“My brother had to have a police car put in front of his home,” Slotkin said.
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Those concerns led a few weeks later to the video she made with her fellow lawmakers urging #US #troops to remember their #oath to the #Constitution & resist #illegal orders. The message echoed her earlier speech.
This time, though, #Trump reacted with vitriol & claimed that their actions were a betrayal of the country. “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!” he wrote.
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“I’m giving this speech today because I believe that’s exactly the plan,” she said. “I believe that #Trump is ready to bring the full weight of the federal government against Americans he perceives as enemies. Why? Because he has one goal: making sure that he & his ilk never have to give up #power.”
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The investigation by #JeninePirro’s office is the latest escalation in a campaign by #Trump & his allies to exact retribution on those he views as enemies seeking to undermine his admin or his authority as commander in chief.
…#ElissaSlotkin, a former #CIA officer who served 3 tours in Iraq, described the investigation as an effort by an #authoritarian president to #weaponize the federal government & intimidate her into silence.
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