A Federal Judge Explains Why Trump Can't Jail Legislators for Producing a Video That Offended Him
Reason Magazine • 2/13/2026 – 2/14/2026
Summary
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon explained that former President Trump cannot jail legislators for producing a video that offended him. He stated that Sen. Mark Kelly's comments regarding unlawful military orders were "unquestionably protected" by the First Amendment.
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