DOJ Says Block On Sen. Kelly's Demotion Must Be Reversed

By Tom Lotshaw · March 23, 2026, 4:29 PM EDT

The Trump administration told the D.C. Circuit a court order shielding U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., a retired Navy captain, from a demotion for telling service members they don't have to...

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Case Information

Case Title

Mark Kelly v. Pete Hegseth, et al

Case Number

26-5070

Court

Appellate - DC Circuit

Nature of Suit

2899 Other Statutes APA/Review Agency

Date Filed

February 27, 2026