USA, et al v. State of Wisconsin, et al
Plaintiff: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
Defendant: STATE OF WISCONSIN and JOSHUA L. KAUL
Appellant: AMERICAN GAMING ASSOCIATION
Amicus Curiae: PARADIGM OPERATIONS LP
Case Number: 26-2696
Filed: August 17, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Nature of Suit: Constitutionality of State Statutes
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 15, 2026 Filing 28 Paper copies of amicus brief filed by Amicus Curiae KalshiEX LLC. [28] [7563049] [26-2636] (EHF) [Entered: 10/15/2026 10:28 AM]
October 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER re: 1. Appellees' motion for modification of briefing schedule. 2. Appellees' amended motion for modification of briefing schedule. [ # 26 ] [ # 25 ] The motion is GRANTED. Briefing will proceed as follows: The consolidated brief of the defendants is due by October 28, 2026. The United States and Commodity Futures Trading Commission may file any brief in response to the opening briefs of KalshiEX LLC and/or American Gaming Association by October 28, 2026. The reply briefs of the appellants, if any, are due by November 19, 2026. JXK [27] [7562038] [26-2636, 26-2675, 26-2696] (CG) [Entered: 10/13/2026 10:26 AM]
October 9, 2026 Filing 26 Amended motion filed by Appellees Joshua L. Kaul and State of Wisconsin in 26-2636, 26-2675, 26-2696 to extend time to file appellee brief. [26] [7561833] [26-2636, 26-2675, 26-2696] (Roth, Colin) [Entered: 10/09/2026 04:02 PM]
October 9, 2026 Filing 25 Motion filed by Appellees Joshua L. Kaul and State of Wisconsin in 26-2636, 26-2675, 26-2696 to extend time to file appellee brief. [25] [7561804] [26-2636, 26-2675, 26-2696] (Roth, Colin) [Entered: 10/09/2026 02:52 PM]
October 1, 2026 Filing 24 Amicus brief filed by Amicus Curiae KalshiEX LLC, per order. Paper copies due on 10/08/2026 [24] [7559955] [26-2636] (NHV) [Entered: 10/01/2026 04:03 PM]
October 1, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER re: 1. Motion of KalshiEX LLC for leave to file amicus brief in support of plaintiffs-appellants in No. 26-2636. 2. Response to KalshiEX LLC's motion to file an amicus brief. [ # 7558983-2 ] The motion for leave to appear as amicus curiae is GRANTED. The clerk of this court shall file INSTANTER the tendered amicus curiae brief. ECL [23] [7559919] [26-2636, 26-2675, 26-2696]--[Edited 10/01/2026 by CG to reflect updated order.] (CG) [Entered: 10/01/2026 03:15 PM]
September 29, 2026 Filing 22 Filed Response in Opposition by Appellees State of Wisconsin and Joshua L. Kaul in 26-2636, 26-2675, 26-2696 Attorney Colin T. Roth to KalshiEx LLC's Motion to File an Amicus Brief. [22][7559390] [26-2636, 26-2675, 26-2696] (Roth, Colin) [Entered: 09/29/2026 05:33 PM]
September 29, 2026 Filing 21 Paper copies of amicus brief filed by Amicus Curiae Paradigm Operations LP in 26-2636, 26-2675, 26-2696. [21] [7559088] [26-2636, 26-2675, 26-2696] (SK) [Entered: 09/29/2026 10:11 AM]
September 25, 2026 Filing 20 Amicus brief filed by Amicus Curiae Paradigm Operations LP in 26-2636, 26-2675, 26-2696 by consent. Paper copies due on 10/02/2026 [20] [7558594] [26-2636, 26-2675, 26-2696] (CAH) [Entered: 09/25/2026 04:24 PM]
September 25, 2026 Filing 19 Paper copies of appellant brief filed by Appellants CFTC and USA. [19] [7558262] [26-2636] (SK) [Entered: 09/25/2026 09:37 AM]
September 23, 2026 Filing 18 Paper copies of appellant brief and appendix filed by Appellant KalshiEX LLC. [18] [7557648] [26-2675] (CAH) [Entered: 09/23/2026 10:49 AM]
September 23, 2026 Filing 17 Paper copies of appellant brief filed by Appellant American Gaming Association. [17] [7557644] [26-2696] (CAH) [Entered: 09/23/2026 10:47 AM]
September 22, 2026 Filing 15 Re-Submitted appellant brief by M. Jordan Minot for Appellants CFTC and USA in 26-2636, Appellee CFTC and Not Party USA in 26-2675, Appellees CFTC and USA in 26-2696. [15] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7557343] [26-2636, 26-2675, 26-2696] (Minot, Martin) [Entered: 09/22/2026 11:55 AM]
September 21, 2026 Filing 16 Appellant's brief filed by Appellants CFTC and USA. Paper copies due on 09/28/2026. REMINDER: If a case is designated to proceed to oral argument, hearing notices will be mailed shortly before the date of oral argument. Please note that counsel's unavailability for oral argument must be submitted by letter, filed electronically with the Clerk's Office, and should be made by no later than seven days after the filing of the appellee's brief. See Cir. R. 34(b)(3), (4). The court's calendar is located at https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/cal/argcalendar.pdf. Once scheduled, oral argument is rescheduled only in extraordinary circumstances. See Cir. R. 34(b)(4), (e). [16] [7557348] [26-2636] (CAH) [Entered: 09/22/2026 12:02 PM]
September 21, 2026 Filing 14 Filed Appendix by Appellant KalshiEX LLC. [14] [7557281] Paper copies due on 09/28/2026 [26-2675] (NHV) [Entered: 09/22/2026 10:47 AM]
September 21, 2026 Filing 13 Appellant's brief filed by Appellant KalshiEX LLC. Paper copies due on 09/28/2026. REMINDER: If a case is designated to proceed to oral argument, hearing notices will be mailed shortly before the date of oral argument. Please note that counsel's unavailability for oral argument must be submitted by letter, filed electronically with the Clerk's Office, and should be made by no later than seven days after the filing of the appellee's brief. See Cir. R. 34(b)(3), (4). The court's calendar is located at https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/cal/argcalendar.pdf. Once scheduled, oral argument is rescheduled only in extraordinary circumstances. See Cir. R. 34(b)(4), (e). [13] [7557280] [26-2675] (NHV) [Entered: 09/22/2026 10:46 AM]
September 21, 2026 Filing 12 Brief deficiency letter sent to Appellants CFTC and USA. [12] [7557217] [26-2636] (CAH) [Entered: 09/22/2026 09:18 AM]
September 21, 2026 Filing 11 Appellant's brief filed by Appellant American Gaming Association. Paper copies due on 09/28/2026. REMINDER: If a case is designated to proceed to oral argument, hearing notices will be mailed shortly before the date of oral argument. Please note that counsel's unavailability for oral argument must be submitted by letter, filed electronically with the Clerk's Office, and should be made by no later than seven days after the filing of the appellee's brief. See Cir. R. 34(b)(3), (4). The court's calendar is located at https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/cal/argcalendar.pdf. Once scheduled, oral argument is rescheduled only in extraordinary circumstances. See Cir. R. 34(b)(4), (e). [11] [7557204] [26-2696] (CAH) [Entered: 09/22/2026 09:03 AM]
September 21, 2026 Filing 10 Submitted appellant brief by Kevin F. King for Appellant American Gaming Association in 26-2696. [10] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7557185] [26-2696, 26-2636, 26-2675] (King, Kevin) [Entered: 09/21/2026 10:57 PM]
September 21, 2026 Filing 9 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Matthew J. Glover for Appellant American Gaming Association. [9] [7557179] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [26-2696] [9] [7557179] [26-2696]--[Edited 09/22/2026 by HTP to reflect addition of counsel.] (Glover, Matthew) [Entered: 09/21/2026 08:18 PM]
September 21, 2026 Filing 8 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Sameer Aggarwal for Appellant American Gaming Association. [8] [7557172] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [26-2696] [8] [7557172] [26-2696]--[Edited 09/22/2026 by HTP to reflect addition of counsel.] (Aggarwal, Sameer) [Entered: 09/21/2026 05:57 PM]
September 21, 2026 Filing 7 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Hassan Ahmad for Appellant American Gaming Association. [7] [7557171] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [26-2696] [7] [7557171] [26-2696]--[Edited 09/22/2026 by HTP to reflect addition of counsel.] (Ahmad, Hassan) [Entered: 09/21/2026 05:54 PM]
August 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER Re: 1) Motion to Expedite Appeal. 2) Response to Motion to Expedite Appeal. 3) Reply in Support of Motion to Expedite Appeal. The motion to expedite the appeal is DENIED. Further, appeal nos. 26-2636, 26-2675, and 26-2696 are CONSOLIDATED for purposes of briefing and disposition. Briefing shall proceed as follows: 1. The briefs and required short appendices of the appellants are due by September 21, 2026. 2. The consolidated brief of the defendants is due by October 21, 2026. 3. The United States and Commodity Futures Trading Commission may file any brief in response to the opening briefs of KalshiEX LLC and/or American Gaming Association by October 21, 2026. 4. The reply briefs of the appellants, if any, are due by November 12, 2026. [ # 7546822-2 ] ECL [6] [7550136] [26-2636, 26-2675, 26-2696] (AD) [Entered: 08/24/2026 04:20 PM]
August 24, 2026 Filing 5 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Sarah A. Zylstra for Appellant KalshiEX LLC in 26-2675. [5] [7550015] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [26-2696, 26-2636, 26-2675] (Zylstra, Sarah) [Entered: 08/24/2026 01:24 PM]
August 20, 2026 Filing 4 Docketing Statement filed by Appellant American Gaming Association. Prior or Related proceedings: Yes. United States v. Wisconsin, No. 26-2636 (7th Cir.); United States v. Wisconsin, No. 26-2675 (7th Cir.). [4] [7549114] [26-2696] (King, Kevin) [Entered: 08/20/2026 08:52 AM]
August 19, 2026 Filing 3 Filed Seventh Circuit Transcript Information Sheet by Appellant American Gaming Association in 26-2696. [3] [7549095] [26-2696, 26-2636, 26-2675] (King, Kevin) [Entered: 08/19/2026 09:22 PM]
August 19, 2026 Filing 2 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Kevin F. King for Appellant American Gaming Association in 26-2696. [2] [7549094] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [26-2696, 26-2636, 26-2675]--[Docket updated 08/20/2026 by JR in 26-2696 to add Attorney King.] (King, Kevin) [Entered: 08/19/2026 09:19 PM]
August 17, 2026 Filing 1 U.S. civil case docketed. Fee paid. Docketing Statement due for Appellant American Gaming Association by 08/21/2026. Transcript information sheet due by 08/31/2026. Appellant's brief due on or before 09/28/2026 for American Gaming Association. [1] [7548364] [26-2696] (CG) [Entered: 08/18/2026 09:46 AM]

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Plaintiff: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Represented By: Brett Shumate
Represented By: Alexandra Schulte
Represented By: Martin Jordan Minot
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Plaintiff: COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
Represented By: Martin Jordan Minot
Represented By: Henry John Dickman
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Appellant: AMERICAN GAMING ASSOCIATION
Represented By: Allan Moore
Represented By: Matthew J. Glover
Represented By: Hassan Ahmad
Represented By: Sameer Aggarwal
Represented By: Kevin F. King
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Defendant: STATE OF WISCONSIN
Represented By: Colin Thomas Roth
Represented By: Charlotte Gibson
Represented By: Lewis W. Beilin
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Defendant: JOSHUA L. KAUL
Represented By: Colin Thomas Roth
Represented By: Charlotte Gibson
Represented By: Lewis W. Beilin
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Amicus curiae: PARADIGM OPERATIONS LP
Represented By: Joshua Paul Morrow
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