The Pentagon’s retaliation campaign against Senator Kelly is unconstitutional, explain Cato’s scholars.
Cato’s amicus brief explains why punishing Kelly’s speech is impermissible.
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Cato Institute announced on May 11, 2026 that it has filed an amicus brief…
Brief
Cato Institute announced on May 11, 2026 that it has filed an amicus brief contending the Pentagon’s retaliation campaign against Senator Kelly violates the Constitution. The brief asserts that punitive measures targeting Kelly for his speech are impermissible under the First Amendment and links to Cato’s legal filing (ow.ly/lHF750YXNfZ).