Political Speech of Retired Admirals & Generals

What constitutional protections exist for retired admirals and generals commenting on political candidates, campaigns, and sitting presidents? What constitutes prohibited speech? What enforcement mechanisms exist for any such prohibited speech? What additional national security concerns exist when retired admirals and generals weigh in on politics?

Join leading experts to examine the legal parameters of the persistent use of political speech by retired military officials in American politics.

Featuring: 

• Prof. Michael R. Dimino, Sr., Professor of Law, Widener University Commonwealth Law School
• Dr. Robert Leider, Assistant Professor of Law, George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School
• J. Daniel McCarthy, Federal Special Master, US District Court For The District Of Columbia
• Moderator: Andrew Darlington, Director, Florida Office of Election Crimes and Security

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