military law

  • Billboard Campaign Near U.S. Military Bases Urges Troops to Disobey Unlawful Orders

    A controversial billboard campaign urging U.S. service members to follow only lawful commands has launched near major military installations in Florida, drawing national attention and sparking debate over the legality of recent military actions ordered by the Trump administration. The campaign, funded by two nonprofit organizations—Defiance.org and WhistleblowerAid.org—has appeared along major roadways in Tampa and…

  • Trump’s ‘Trump Class’ Battleships Raise Legal Questions Over Procurement, Costs and Congressional Oversight

    Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new “Trump Class” of Navy battleships has sparked renewed debate over the legal and constitutional framework governing military procurement, defence spending, and executive authority in the United States. Speaking as commander in chief, Trump said he had approved plans for the U.S. Navy to begin constructing two…

  • Why The Pentagon’s Probe Of Sen. Mark Kelly Opens A Constitutional Can Of Worms

    The Pentagon’s announcement that it is investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly for appearing in a video urging U.S. troops to reject “illegal orders” has triggered intense political drama. But beneath the headlines lies a deeper, more consequential constitutional issue: Can the executive branch use its military authority to discipline a sitting member of Congress —…

  • Tattooed Marine And Superior Court Judge Shannon Frison Defies Convention, Commands Respect From The Bench

    Massachusetts Superior Court Judge Shannon Frison is a seasoned jurist with a distinguished record of service both in the courtroom and on the battlefield. Appointed to the Superior Court in 2013 at age 42, and previously serving on the Boston Municipal Court beginning at just 39, Judge Frison has earned a reputation for legal acumen,…