Case: Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc. v. Donald J. Trump

4:26-cv-00037 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

Filed Date: Jan. 11, 2026

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

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Plaintiff Citizens Against donald Trump, Inc. was formed to protect our United States Constitution and laws of the country from allegedly unconstitutional or illegal acts by Defendant Trump.  The plaintiff, through the current suit, seeks to represent a wide range of citizens of the United States of America, challenge Defendant Trump’s takeover or acquiring of Greenland, whether by agreement or by force.

This case is ongoing.

People

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Judge(s)

Fleissig, Audrey Goldstein (Missouri)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Schottel, James W. (Missouri)

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4:26-cv-00037

Plaintiff's Complaint for Injunctive Relief, Declaratory Judgment and Writ of Mandamus

Jan. 11, 2026

Jan. 11, 2026

Complaint

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72129588/citizens-against-donald-trump-inc-v-donald-j-trump/

Last updated Jan. 19, 2026, 1:04 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against defendant President Donald J. Trump with receipt number AMOEDC-11664886, in the amount of $405 Non-Jury Demand,, filed by Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Original Filing Form Original Filing Form, # 3 Summons Summons - United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri)(Schottel, James) (Entered: 01/11/2026)

1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Original Filing Form Original Filing Form

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3 Summons Summons - United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri

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Jan. 11, 2026

Jan. 11, 2026

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DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. No corporate parents or affiliates identified. (Schottel, James) (Entered: 01/11/2026)

Jan. 11, 2026

Jan. 11, 2026

Case Opening Notification

Jan. 12, 2026

Jan. 12, 2026

Case Opening Notification. Judge Assigned: Honorable Audrey G. Fleissig. 1 Summons(es) issued and emailed to attorney James Schottel. (JWD)

Jan. 12, 2026

Jan. 12, 2026

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Summons Returned Executed

Jan. 13, 2026

Jan. 13, 2026

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Issuance

Jan. 19, 2026

Jan. 19, 2026

Case Details

State / Territory:

Missouri

Case Type(s):

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 11, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of Missouri 4:26-cv-00037

Available Documents:

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Complaint (any)