An Idaho Army National Guard officer was forcibly removed from his command after more than 20 years of loyal service and pressured to resign from his current position because a gay soldier felt hurt by the officer’s posts on his personal social media pages.

Liberty Counsel told American Family News that the law firm notified Idaho Governor Brad Little that the state’s Army National Guard violated an infantry officer’s protected free speech rights regarding public statements he made outside the military setting.

Governor Little is the commander of the Idaho Army National Guard. You can read Liberty Counsel’s letter to Governor Brad Little here.

Liberty Counsel has redacted the officer’s name to protect him and his family from LGBTQ+ activists who have a history of harassing and threatening those who speak out against their sinful lifestyle.

In 2023, according to Liberty Counsel, a gay soldier filed a formal discrimination complaint against the officer who shared his religious and political beliefs, particularly regarding gender ideology and the sexualization of children. on his private social platform.

The official released these statements while running for political office or otherwisein his private capacityAccording to Liberty Counsel, the Idaho Army National Guard stripped the gay man of his command because of his complaint and illegally forced him to resign.

Mat Staver, Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel, said:

“Governor Brad Little must ensure that the Idaho Army National Guard complies with federal and state laws and protects the free speech of noncommissioned officers. This discrimination against an officer based on a frivolous complaint must be addressed, his record must be cleaned up, and his career must be restored.”

Sign our petition to Idaho Governor Brad Little urging him to take action to protect the official’s religious freedom and free speech rights.

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