Sen. Kelly Sues Hegseth Over Alleged Retaliation For Remarks

By Rae Ann Varona · January 12, 2026, 8:11 PM EST

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., sued Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Monday, urging a D.C. federal court to declare unlawful Hegseth's attempt to reduce the lawmaker's Navy rank over statements reminding service members...

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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