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

Closed Date: March 10, 2026

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Case Summary

This is a case challenging Trump’s plan to acquire Greenland. On January 11, 2026, the plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc. (CAT) filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. CAT is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that was formed to protect the United States Constitution and laws of the country from allegedly unconstitutional or illegal acts by President Trump. CAT sued Trump in his official capacity as President of the U.S. alleging violations of constitutional law, international law, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Represented by private counsel, CAT alleged that Trump attempted to takeover or acquire Greenland and sought mandamus compelling Trump to release to the public all of his records related to acquiring Greenland. CAT also sought preliminary injunctive relief enjoining Trump from continuing his attempt to acquire Greenland, and an order barring Trump from accepting or acting upon the advice and recommendations of the Secretary of State. The case was assigned to District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig.

On March 9, 2026, the plaintiff provided a notice of dismissal without prejudice.

On March 10, 2026, the court dismissed the case without prejudice. This case is now closed.

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Summary Authors

Alexis Gil (6/5/2026)

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For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72129588/parties/citizens-against-donald-trump-inc-v-donald-j-trump/

Judge(s)

Fleissig, Audrey Goldstein (Missouri)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Schottel, James W. (Missouri)

Judge(s)

Fleissig, Audrey Goldstein (Missouri)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Schottel, James W. (Missouri)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

	Document
1 4:26-cv-00037	Plaintiff's Complaint for Injunctive Relief, Declaratory Judgment and Writ of Mandamus	Jan. 11, 2026	Jan. 11, 2026 Complaint
9 4:26-cv-00037	Plaintiff's Notice of Dismissal	March 9, 2026	March 9, 2026 Pleading / Motion / Brief

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Docket

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

Last updated June 9, 2026, 5:27 p.m.

ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	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 View on PACER 2 Original Filing Form Original Filing Form View on PACER 3 Summons Summons - United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri View on PACER	Jan. 11, 2026	Jan. 11, 2026 Clearinghouse
2	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
3	SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc. Defendant Donald J. Trump served on 1/13/2026, answer due 3/14/2026.(Schottel, James) (Corrected the answer due date on 1/14/2026) (KJS). (Entered: 01/13/2026)	Jan. 13, 2026	Jan. 13, 2026
4	Request for Issuance of Summons for Pam Bondi, United States Attorney General by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. (Schottel, James) (cc: Plaintiff Counsel on this day) (Entered: 01/19/2026)	Jan. 19, 2026	Jan. 19, 2026
5	Summons Issued for Pam Bondi as to defendant Donald J. Trump. The summons was emailed to James W. Schottel, Jr.. (JMP) (Entered: 01/20/2026)	Jan. 20, 2026	Jan. 20, 2026
	Summons Issued	Jan. 20, 2026	Jan. 20, 2026
6	DISMISSED PER DOC 8 MOTION for Hearing on Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Return Receipt and Tracking)(Schottel, James) Modified on 1/26/2026 (ALN). (Entered: 01/23/2026)	Jan. 23, 2026	Jan. 23, 2026 Clearinghouse
7	SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.. (Schottel, James) (Entered: 01/24/2026)	Jan. 24, 2026	Jan. 24, 2026
8	ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiff's motion for a hearing on preliminary injunction is DISMISSED without prejudice to refiling after Plaintiff has first filed a motion for preliminary injunction and supporting memorandum with legal argument and citation to relevant authority, in full compliance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and this Court's Local Rules. ECF No. 6 . No hearing on any such motion will be scheduled before Defendant has entered an appearance in the case and been given an opportunity to respond. Signed by Sr. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on 1/26/2026. (ALN) (Entered: 01/26/2026)	Jan. 26, 2026	Jan. 26, 2026 Clearinghouse
9	NOTICE Dismissal without prejudice: by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc. (Schottel, James) (Entered: 03/09/2026)	March 9, 2026	March 9, 2026 Clearinghouse
10	DOCKET TEXT ORDER re: 9 NOTICE Dismissal without prejudice: by Plaintiff Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc.; SO ORDERED. Signed by Sr. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on 3/10/2026. (ALN) (Entered: 03/10/2026)	March 10, 2026	March 10, 2026

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Missouri

Case Type(s):

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Special Collection(s):

Donald Trump personal capacity lawsuits

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 11, 2026

Closing Date: March 10, 2026

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc. (CAT) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that was formed to protect our United States Constitution and laws of the country from allegedly unconstitutional or illegal acts by Defendant Trump.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

Donald Trump

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Mandamus, 28 U.S.C. § 1361

Constitutional Clause(s):

Federalism (including 10th Amendment)

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of Missouri 4:26-cv-00037

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Injunction

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

General/Misc.:

International law

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of Citizens Against Donald Trump, Inc. v. Donald J. Trump, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/47696/ (last updated 6/5/2026).