A federal judge on September 5, 2026, declined to stop the Pentagon's termination of three Stars and Stripes staffers for alleged insubordination. Judge Trevor McFadden ruled that the staffers were not likely to succeed in their claims that the firings violated the First Amendment. This decision came hours after a hearing that focused on the circumstances surrounding the terminations of two of the employees.
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Federal judge rules against Stars and Stripes staffers' firings
A federal judge has ruled against three Stars and Stripes staffers, allowing the Pentagon to proceed with their termination for alleged insubordination. The judge determined that the staffers were unlikely to succeed in their claims regarding First Amendment violations.
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