Political Expression in the Military: A "Due Process" Methodology
Abstract
This thesis explores the right of political expression in the military. Although that form of expression resides at the core of the first amendment1 unique governmental interests warrant substantial curtailment of soldiers involvement in partisan political activity. Indeed% Supreme Court decisions dealing with the public employment relationship in general% and with political expression in the federal workplace in particular, indicate that the soldiers right to political expression is entitled to due process rather than first amendment protection. ABSTRACT: This thesis explores the right of political expression in the military. Although that form of expression resides at the core of the first amendment1 unique governmental interests warrant substantial curtailment of soldiers involvement in partisan political activity. Indeed% Supreme Court decisions dealing with the public employment relationship in general% and with political expression in the federal workplace in particular, indicate that the soldiers right to political expression is entitled to due process rather than first amendment protection.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA451414
Entities
People
- Edwin S. Castle
Organizations
- The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School