Judicial Review and Miliary Law

2014-05-02T12:26:50-04:00

Here's a question for all you JAG types out there. This Soldier has filed a lawsuit over the new 670-1 tattoo reg. We all know judicial review can abolish or strike down portions of civilian legislation, but could a lawsuit like the one this Soldier filed result in a legally mandated change to a military regulation? Is there a precedent?

http://www.businessinsider.com/soldier-tattoo-lawsuit-2014-5

Soldier Wants $100 Million In Lawsuit Against Army Over 'Unconstitutional' Tattoo Policy

The soldier has 11 tattoos.

Response by MAJ Steve Sheridan made May 2 at 2014 12:47 PM

2014-05-02T12:47:14-04:00

Wow - people will sue for anything. I don't know about the "unconstitutional" part. We give up a lot of rights when we join the Military.

Should be interesting to follow though.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 2 at 2014 9:38 PM

2014-05-02T21:38:27-04:00

I think if you can argue for a change of the hair style regulation you should be able to argue for a change in the tattoo regulation. If you don't like the regulation you can always exercise you rights to petition the powers that be for a change.

Just kidding. I think both of these issues are ridiculous. Grow up and deal with it.