'Judge Incredulous as Trump Lawyer Asks Him to Create New Law for Mark Kelly Retribution Crusade'

(TPM) "WASHINGTON, DC–Federal District Court Judge Richard Leon expressed shock Tuesday that the Trump Justice Department was asking him to break new First Amendment ground, the better to punish Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) for speaking out against the administration."

“ 'You’re asking me to do something that the Supreme Court has never done — that’s a bit of a stretch, is it not?' the George W. Bush-appointed judge asked DOJ’s John Bailey."

"The Trump administration tried during the hearing to argue that the diminished speech rights that apply to the active duty military — meant to preserve obedience and discipline — should apply to Kelly, who is retired, as well."

“ 'That’s never been done before,' Leon said."

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