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  "path": "/2026/02/13/repub/federal-judge-blocks-pentagon-attempt-to-demote-sen-mark-kelly-over-illegal-orders-video/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-13T18:36:59.000Z",
  "site": "https://alaskabeacon.com",
  "tags": [
    "D.C. Bureau",
    "Department of Defense",
    "First Amendment",
    "illegal orders",
    "Mark Kelley",
    "Pete Hegseth",
    "Richard J. Leon"
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  "textContent": "WASHINGTON — A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Thursday, blocking the Department of Defense from downgrading Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly’s rank as a retired Navy captain for appearing in a video where he and other lawmakers reminded members of the military they aren’t required to follow illegal orders. Senior Judge Richard J. Leon […]",
  "title": "Federal judge blocks Pentagon attempt to demote Sen. Mark Kelly over illegal orders video"
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