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Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Plan to Punish Senator Mark Kelly Over Free Speech

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  • U.S. District Judge Richard Leon blocked the Trump administration from punishing Senator Mark Kelly.
  • The judge ruled that the actions violated Kelly's First Amendment rights and threatened military retirees' liberties.
  • The ruling highlights ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and Democratic officials.
  • Kelly criticized the administration's actions as indicative of being 'out of control.'
  • This is part of a broader pattern of court challenges against policies perceived as politically motivated.

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