Case: Trump v. Internal Revenue Service

1:26-cv-20609 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Filed Date: Jan. 29, 2026

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Case Summary

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On January 29, 2026, Plaintiffs - President Donald Trump, his sons Donald Jr. and Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization - filed this lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida against the Internal Revenue Service. Plaintiffs sought at least $10 billion in damages as recompense after Charles "Chaz" Littlejohn, a former IRS contractor, illegally accessed and disclosed their confidential tax returns and related information between May 2019 and September 2020. They also sought punitive damages, attorney's fees, and costs.

This case is ongoing.

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72207870/parties/trump-v-internal-revenue-service/

Judge(s)

Williams, Kathleen Mary (Florida)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Brito, Alejandro (Florida)

Corp, Ian Michael (Florida)

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1:26-cv-20609

Complaint

Trump et al. v. Internal Revenue Service et al.

Jan. 29, 2026

Jan. 29, 2026

Complaint

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72207870/trump-v-internal-revenue-service/

Last updated Feb. 1, 2026, 2:53 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of the Treasury. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19169654, filed by DONALD J TRUMP, THE TRUMP ORGANIZATION, LLC., Eric Trump, Donald J Trump, Jr.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Brito, Alejandro) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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Jan. 29, 2026

Jan. 29, 2026

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Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Kathleen M. Williams. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Enjolique A. Lett is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. (scn) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

Jan. 29, 2026

Jan. 29, 2026

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ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Enjolique A. Lett for Discovery and Pretrial Non-Dispositive Matters, and Notice of Court Practices and Procedures. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 1/30/2026. See attached document for full details. (ls) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

Jan. 30, 2026

Jan. 30, 2026

RECAP

Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent

Jan. 30, 2026

Jan. 30, 2026

Case Details

State / Territory:

Florida

Case Type(s):

Privacy

Special Collection(s):

Donald Trump personal capacity lawsuits

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 29, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

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Southern District of Florida 1:26-cv-20609