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Docket for 25-1398

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

Jul 22 2026

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/28/2026.

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