No. 25-1398
 
Title: Ernest F. Mitchell, Petitioner
v.
Hung Cao, Acting Secretary of the Navy
Docketed: June 17, 2026
Lower Ct: United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
   Case Numbers: (25-5013)
   Decision Date: March 13, 2026
 
Proceedings and Orders
Jun 11 2026 Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due July 17, 2026)
Petition Certificate of Word Count Proof of Service
Jul 14 2026 Waiver of right of respondent Federal Respondents to respond filed.
Main Document
Attorneys
Attorneys for Petitioner
David Patrick Sheldon
Counsel of Record
Law Offices of David P. Sheldon
100 M Street, S.E., Suite 600
Washington, DC 20003

davidsheldon@militarydefense.com
Ph: 2025520018
Party name: Ernest Mitchell


Attorneys for Respondent
D. John Sauer
Counsel of Record
Solicitor General
United States Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530-0001

SUPREMECTBRIEFS@USDOJ.GOV
Ph: 202-514-2217
Party name: Federal Respondents