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Hegseth Appeals Block On Sen. Kelly's Rank Reduction

By Madeline Lyskawa · February 26, 2026, 5:54 PM EST

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has appealed a district court order blocking him from reducing the U.S. Navy rank of Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., after the lawmaker told members of the military...

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Case Information

Case Title

KELLY v. HEGSETH et al

Case Number

1:26-cv-00081

Court

District Of Columbia

Nature of Suit

Administrative Procedure Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision

Date Filed

January 12, 2026

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