Hegseth Blocked From Reducing Sen. Kelly's Navy Rank

By Madeline Lyskawa · February 12, 2026, 7:03 PM EST

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., secured a court order on Thursday blocking Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from reducing his U.S. Navy rank after he told members of the military they don't have...

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Case Information

Case Title

KELLY v. HEGSETH et al

Case Number

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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