Tully Center for Free Speech

Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly is suing the Pentagon over its attempts to punish him for urging members of the military to refuse illegal orders. In his lawsuit, the former U.S. Navy pilot argued that the First Amendment forbids the government and its officials from punishing disfavored expression or retaliating against protected speech. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced last week that he was censuring Kelly, a procedural step that could lead to a demotion and a cut in retirement pay. In November, Kelly and five other Democrats released a video calling on troops not to follow orders if they are unlawful.

Australia has officially rolled out the world's first social media ban for those under the age of 16. It's up to the companies to decide how they enforce the ban. Ten platforms, including Instagram and TikTok, face fines of up to us $30 million if they fail to comply. The rollout is being watched closely by other countries, which are considering similar measures amid global concerns over the impact of social media on children's health and safety.