1. United States
2. Ariz.
3. Letter

I am writing to respectfully urge your attention to the case of United States Air Force Major Jason Watson, who has been held in pretrial confinement since July 2026. According to his attorney and multiple news reports, Major Watson has been confined approximately 24 hours per day at a county facility in Maryland while awaiting proceedings related to 10 charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. These charges stem from his public advocacy calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump during a peaceful demonstration on Capitol Hill. My concern centers on two issues: 1 Duration and conditions of pretrial confinement - According to his counsel, Watson has been held in solitary confinement for an extended period, which some legal observers argue may constitute pretrial punishment rather than preventive custody. 2 Constitutional implications - This case raises questions about the intersection of military obligations and First Amendment rights for service members engaging in political speech. I respectfully request that you or your office review this matter and consider: • Whether current confinement conditions align with military justice standards • Whether additional oversight of pretrial military confinement procedures may be warranted Thank you for your time and consideration of this matter. I look forward to your response.