Filed Date: Feb. 18, 2026
Case Ongoing
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On February 18, 2026, thirteen States and the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against the Secretary of Energy, the Department of Energy, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and OMB, challenging the termination and abandonment of billions of dollars in energy and infrastructure awards. The complaint argued that defendants unlawfully rescinded or withheld congressionally appropriated funds under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act pursuant to executive orders and a Department of Energy policy memorandum. Plaintiffs alleged Defendants' actions exceeded executive authority, violated separation of powers principles, and were arbitrary and capricious, and sought declaratory and injunctive relief.
This case is ongoing.
For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72294336/parties/state-of-california-v-wright/
Colorado, State of (California)
Connecticut, State of (California)
Illinois, State of (California)
Island, State of (California)
Jersey, State of (California)
Colorado, State of (California)
Connecticut, State of (California)
Illinois, State of (California)
Kissel, Christopher (California)
Maryland, State of (California)
Massachusetts, Commonwealth of (California)
Vermont, State of (California)
Washington, State of (California)
See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72294336/state-of-california-v-wright/
Last updated Feb. 20, 2026, 10:28 a.m.
State / Territory:
Case Type(s):
Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority
Special Collection(s):
Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government
Key Dates
Filing Date: Feb. 18, 2026
Case Ongoing: Yes
Case Details
Other Dockets:
Northern District of California 3:26-cv-01417
Available Documents: