City of Chicago, et al v. Kristi Noem, et al
| CITY OF CHICAGO, CITY OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, CITY OF NEW YORK, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF BALTIMORE, CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS, CITY OF NEW HAVEN, CITY OF SAINT PAUL and RAMSEY COUNTY |
| KRISTI L. NOEM, Secretary of Homeland Security, in her official capacity, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY and KAREN S. EVANS, Acting FEMA Administrator, in her official capacity |
| 26-1103 |
| January 21, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit |
| Other Statutes |
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Filing 20
ORDER re: Motion to hold proceedings in abeyance. [ # 16 ] The motion to suspend briefing in this appeal pending a decision in Chicago Women in Trades v. Trump , No. 25-2144 (7th Cir.), is GRANTED. The parties are directed to file position statements within 14 days of a decision in that case. ASG [20] [7505367] [26-1103] (PS) [Entered: 02/17/2026 04:39 PM]
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| Filing 19 Added Attorney(s) Elizabeth Tisher for party(s) Appellee City of Chicago, in case 26-1103 per appearance form. Appearance form filed by Attorney Elizabeth Mary Tisher for Appellee City of Chicago. [19] [7503196] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [26-1103]--[Edited 02/09/2026 by AD to reflect the addition of counsel.] (Tisher, Elizabeth) [Entered: 02/06/2026 01:45 PM] |
| Filing 18 NOTICE: Circuit Rule 46(a) requires the lead attorney and any attorney who intends to present oral argument be admitted to practice in this court. The lead attorney for each party represented by counsel must apply for admission to practice in this court by the later of: (a) 30 days from the docketing of the matter in this court; or (b) 15 days from being retained or appointed as counsel. An attorney who intends to present oral argument must apply for admission to practice in this court before the filing of the appellee's brief. Our records indicate Attorney Sharanya Mohan for Appellees City of Chicago, City of New York, City of Boston, Massachusetts, City and County of Denver, City of Minneapolis, City of New Haven, City of Saint Paul and Ramsey County has not been admitted to practice in this court as of this date. The "Application for Admission to Practice in the Seventh Circuit" form can be found at: https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/assets/pdf/applctn.pdf. The filing of the completed application must be accomplished via the CM/ECF filing system. [18] [7502805] [26-1103] (LJ) [Entered: 02/05/2026 10:27 AM] |
| Filing 17 NOTICE: Circuit Rule 46(a) requires the lead attorney and any attorney who intends to present oral argument be admitted to practice in this court. The lead attorney for each party represented by counsel must apply for admission to practice in this court by the later of: (a) 30 days from the docketing of the matter in this court; or (b) 15 days from being retained or appointed as counsel. An attorney who intends to present oral argument must apply for admission to practice in this court before the filing of the appellee's brief. Our records indicate Attorney Toby Merrill for Appellees City of Chicago, City of New York, City of Boston, Massachusetts, Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, City of Minneapolis, City of New Haven, City of Saint Paul and Ramsey County has not been admitted to practice in this court as of this date. The "Application for Admission to Practice in the Seventh Circuit" form can be found at: https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/assets/pdf/applctn.pdf. The filing of the completed application must be accomplished via the CM/ECF filing system. [17] [7502804] [26-1103] (LJ) [Entered: 02/05/2026 10:26 AM] |
| Filing 16 Motion filed by Appellants DHS, Karen S. Evans, FEMA and Kristi L. Noem to hold in abeyance pending decision in related case No. 25-2144. [16] [7502739] [26-1103] (Schonfeld, Gabriel) [Entered: 02/05/2026 08:55 AM] |
| Filing 15 NOTICE: Circuit Rule 46(a) requires the lead attorney and any attorney who intends to present oral argument be admitted to practice in this court. The lead attorney for each party represented by counsel must apply for admission to practice in this court by the later of: (a) 30 days from the docketing of the matter in this court; or (b) 15 days from being retained or appointed as counsel. An attorney who intends to present oral argument must apply for admission to practice in this court before the filing of the appellee's brief. Our records indicate Attorney Matthew Mulbarger for Appellee City and County of Denver has not been admitted to practice in this court as of this date. The "Application for Admission to Practice in the Seventh Circuit" form can be found at: https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/assets/pdf/applctn.pdf. The filing of the completed application must be accomplished via the CM/ECF filing system. [15] [7501537] [26-1103] (LJ) [Entered: 01/30/2026 09:40 AM] |
| Filing 14 NOTICE: Circuit Rule 46(a) requires the lead attorney and any attorney who intends to present oral argument be admitted to practice in this court. The lead attorney for each party represented by counsel must apply for admission to practice in this court by the later of: (a) 30 days from the docketing of the matter in this court; or (b) 15 days from being retained or appointed as counsel. An attorney who intends to present oral argument must apply for admission to practice in this court before the filing of the appellee's brief. Our records indicate Attorney Kelsey McElveen for Appellee City of Saint Paul has not been admitted to practice in this court as of this date. The "Application for Admission to Practice in the Seventh Circuit" form can be found at: https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/assets/pdf/applctn.pdf. The filing of the completed application must be accomplished via the CM/ECF filing system. [14] [7501536] [26-1103] (LJ) [Entered: 01/30/2026 09:39 AM] |
| Filing 13 NOTICE: Circuit Rule 46(a) requires the lead attorney and any attorney who intends to present oral argument be admitted to practice in this court. The lead attorney for each party represented by counsel must apply for admission to practice in this court by the later of: (a) 30 days from the docketing of the matter in this court; or (b) 15 days from being retained or appointed as counsel. An attorney who intends to present oral argument must apply for admission to practice in this court before the filing of the appellee's brief. Our records indicate Attorney Sara Gross for Appellee Mayor and City Council of Baltimore has not been admitted to practice in this court as of this date. The "Application for Admission to Practice in the Seventh Circuit" form can be found at: https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/assets/pdf/applctn.pdf. The filing of the completed application must be accomplished via the CM/ECF filing system. [13] [7501534] [26-1103] (LJ) [Entered: 01/30/2026 09:37 AM] |
| Filing 12 NOTICE: Circuit Rule 46(a) requires the lead attorney and any attorney who intends to present oral argument be admitted to practice in this court. The lead attorney for each party represented by counsel must apply for admission to practice in this court by the later of: (a) 30 days from the docketing of the matter in this court; or (b) 15 days from being retained or appointed as counsel. An attorney who intends to present oral argument must apply for admission to practice in this court before the filing of the appellee's brief. Our records indicate Attorney Samuel B. Dinning for Appellee City of Boston, Massachusetts has not been admitted to practice in this court as of this date. The "Application for Admission to Practice in the Seventh Circuit" form can be found at: https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/assets/pdf/applctn.pdf. The filing of the completed application must be accomplished via the CM/ECF filing system. [12] [7501533] [26-1103] (LJ) [Entered: 01/30/2026 09:36 AM] |
| Filing 11 NOTICE: Circuit Rule 46(a) requires the lead attorney and any attorney who intends to present oral argument be admitted to practice in this court. The lead attorney for each party represented by counsel must apply for admission to practice in this court by the later of: (a) 30 days from the docketing of the matter in this court; or (b) 15 days from being retained or appointed as counsel. An attorney who intends to present oral argument must apply for admission to practice in this court before the filing of the appellee's brief. Our records indicate Attorney Bradley Cousins for Appellee Ramsey County has not been admitted to practice in this court as of this date. The "Application for Admission to Practice in the Seventh Circuit" form can be found at: https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/assets/pdf/applctn.pdf. The filing of the completed application must be accomplished via the CM/ECF filing system. [11] [7501531] [26-1103] (LJ) [Entered: 01/30/2026 09:35 AM] |
| Filing 10 NOTICE: Circuit Rule 46(a) requires the lead attorney and any attorney who intends to present oral argument be admitted to practice in this court. The lead attorney for each party represented by counsel must apply for admission to practice in this court by the later of: (a) 30 days from the docketing of the matter in this court; or (b) 15 days from being retained or appointed as counsel. An attorney who intends to present oral argument must apply for admission to practice in this court before the filing of the appellee's brief. Our records indicate Attorney Michael P. Bowler for Appellee City of New Haven has not been admitted to practice in this court as of this date. The "Application for Admission to Practice in the Seventh Circuit" form can be found at: https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/assets/pdf/applctn.pdf. The filing of the completed application must be accomplished via the CM/ECF filing system. [10] [7501527] [26-1103] (LJ) [Entered: 01/30/2026 09:30 AM] |
| Filing 9 NOTICE: Circuit Rule 46(a) requires the lead attorney and any attorney who intends to present oral argument be admitted to practice in this court. The lead attorney for each party represented by counsel must apply for admission to practice in this court by the later of: (a) 30 days from the docketing of the matter in this court; or (b) 15 days from being retained or appointed as counsel. An attorney who intends to present oral argument must apply for admission to practice in this court before the filing of the appellee's brief. Our records indicate Attorney Doris Bernhardt for Appellee City of New York has not been admitted to practice in this court as of this date. The "Application for Admission to Practice in the Seventh Circuit" form can be found at: https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/assets/pdf/applctn.pdf. The filing of the completed application must be accomplished via the CM/ECF filing system. [9] [7501526] [26-1103] (LJ) [Entered: 01/30/2026 09:30 AM] |
| Filing 8 NOTICE: Circuit Rule 46(a) requires the lead attorney and any attorney who intends to present oral argument be admitted to practice in this court. The lead attorney for each party represented by counsel must apply for admission to practice in this court by the later of: (a) 30 days from the docketing of the matter in this court; or (b) 15 days from being retained or appointed as counsel. An attorney who intends to present oral argument must apply for admission to practice in this court before the filing of the appellee's brief. Our records indicate Attorney Kristyn Anderson for Appellee City of Minneapolis has not been admitted to practice in this court as of this date. The "Application for Admission to Practice in the Seventh Circuit" form can be found at: https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/assets/pdf/applctn.pdf. The filing of the completed application must be accomplished via the CM/ECF filing system. [8] [7501525] [26-1103] (LJ) [Entered: 01/30/2026 09:28 AM] |
| Filing 7 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Sharanya Mohan for Appellees City of Boston, Massachusetts, City of Chicago, City of New York, Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, City and County of Denver, City of Minneapolis, City of New Haven, City of Saint Paul and Ramsey County. [7] [7501248] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [26-1103] [Edited 01/29/2026 by CG to reflect the addition of counsel.] (Mohan, Sharanya) [Entered: 01/29/2026 09:04 AM] |
| Filing 6 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Toby Merrill for Appellees City of Boston, Massachusetts, City of Chicago, City of New York, Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, City and County of Denver, City of Minneapolis, City of New Haven, City of Saint Paul and Ramsey County. [6] [7501242] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [26-1103]--[Edited 01/29/2026 by PS - docket updated to reflect the addition of counsel.] (Merrill, Toby) [Entered: 01/29/2026 08:55 AM] |
| Filing 5 Docketing Statement filed by Appellants DHS, Karen S. Evans, FEMA and Kristi L. Noem. Prior or Related proceedings: Yes. No. 26-402 (9th Cir.); No. 25-3664 (9th Cir.); No. 25-6428 (9th Cir.); No. 26-233 (9th Cir.); City of Fresno v. Turner, No. 25-7378 (9th Cir.); No. 25-2144 (7th Cir.); No. 25-1189 (4th Cir.) [5] [7501162] [26-1103] (Schonfeld, Gabriel) [Entered: 01/28/2026 03:08 PM] |
| Filing 4 Appearance form filed by Attorney Gabriel I. Schonfeld; Daniel Tenny for Appellants DHS, Karen S. Evans, FEMA and Kristi L. Noem. [4] [7500884] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-Yes) [26-1103]-[Edited 01/28/2026 by VG - to reflect termination and addition of counsel] (Schonfeld, Gabriel) [Entered: 01/27/2026 05:05 PM] |
| Filing 3 Appearance form filed by Attorney SUZANNE M. LOOSE for Appellee City of Chicago. [3] [7499713] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-Yes) [26-1103]--[Edited 01/21/2026 by PS - docket updated to reflect the termination and addition of counsel.] (Loose, Suzanne) [Entered: 01/21/2026 03:22 PM] |
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Filing 2
ORDER: A review of the short record reveals that this appeal involves more than one appellee represented by different counsel. Counsel for appellees are encouraged to file a joint brief and appendix or adopt parts of a co-appellee's brief. The parties are reminded that redundant and uncoordinated briefing will be stricken. See United States v. Torres, 170 F.3d 749 (7th Cir. 1999); United States v. Ashman, 964 F.2d 596 (7th Cir. 1992). [7499637] [2] [7499637] [26-1103] (PS) [Entered: 01/21/2026 01:27 PM]
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| Filing 1 U.S. civil case docketed. U.S. Appeal. Docketing Statement due for Appellants Karen S. Evans, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Kristi L. Noem and United States Department of Homeland Security by 01/27/2026. Transcript information sheet due by 02/04/2026. Appellants' brief due on or before 03/02/2026 for Karen S. Evans, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Kristi L. Noem and United States Department of Homeland Security. [1] [7499634] [26-1103] (PS) [Entered: 01/21/2026 01:21 PM] |
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