Case: Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. v. Selig

1:26-cv-02157 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: June 18, 2026

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case further). On June 18, 2026, Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) sued the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and its Chairman in D.C. federal court, challenging a May 29, 2026 order classifying Bitcoin perpetual contracts as futures rather than swaps. CME argued the order contradicted Dodd-Frank's statutory definition of "swaps," departed from prior CFTC positions without explanation, and caused CME competitive harm.

 

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Judge(s)

Kollar-Kotelly, Colleen (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Deutsch, Elizabeth B. (District of Columbia)

Gershengorn, Ian Heath (District of Columbia)

Warnke, Anne Sommer (District of Columbia)

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1:26-cv-02157

Complaint

June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

Complaint

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73500937/chicago-mercantile-exchange-inc-v-selig/

Last updated July 3, 2026, 3:06 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION, MICHAEL S. SELIG ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12495252) filed by CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet)(Gershengorn, Ian) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

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7 Summons

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8 Summons

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9 Summons

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11 Civil Cover Sheet

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June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC. (Gershengorn, Ian) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth B. Deutsch on behalf of CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC. (Deutsch, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Anne Sommer Warnke on behalf of CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC. (Warnke, Anne) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Gregory M. Boyle, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12495779. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration in Support, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Deutsch, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Michael F. Linden, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12495825. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration in Support, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Deutsch, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Elijah N. Gelman, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12495840. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration in Support, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Deutsch, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Simon de Carvalho, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12496590. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration in Support, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Deutsch, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

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CIVIL COVER SHEET by CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC. filed by CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC..(Gershengorn, Ian) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

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SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION, MICHAEL S. SELIG, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

Notice of Error- New Case

June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR The following error(s) need correction: Incorrect civil cover sheet. Please locate the Civil Cover Sheet (JS44) form at www.dcd.uscourts.gov/new-case-forms & file using the event Civil Cover Sheet. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (zmtm)

June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly. (zmtm)

June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

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ORDER ESTABLISHING PROCEDURESFOR CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE COLLEEN KOLLAR-KOTELLY. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 6/22/2026. (lcckk3) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026

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MINUTE ORDER: The 5 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Attorney Gregory M. Boyle is GRANTED, CONTINGENT on Attorney Boyle filing a declaration certifying familiarity with the Local Rules of this Court on or before July 2, 2026. Counsel shall promptly register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 6/22/2026. (lcckk3)

June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: The 6 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Attorney Michael F. Linden is GRANTED, CONTINGENT on Attorney Linden filing a declaration certifying familiarity with the Local Rules of this Court on or before July 2, 2026. Counsel shall promptly register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 6/22/2026. (lcckk3)

June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: The 7 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Attorney Elijah N. Gelman is GRANTED, CONTINGENT on Attorney Gelman filing a declaration certifying familiarity with the Local Rules of this Court on or before July 2, 2026. Counsel shall promptly register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 6/22/2026. (lcckk3)

June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: The 8 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Attorney Simon de Carvalho is GRANTED, CONTINGENT on Attorney de Carvalho filing a declaration certifying familiarity with the Local Rules of this Court on or before July 2, 2026. Counsel shall promptly register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 6/22/2026. (lcckk3)

June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Aitan D. Goelman on behalf of CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC. (Goelman, Aitan)

July 2, 2026

July 2, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Ivano Michael Ventresca on behalf of CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC. (Ventresca, Ivano)

July 2, 2026

July 2, 2026

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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiff by Jenner & Block Attorneys by CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE INC.. (Attachments: (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Gershengorn, Ian)

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July 2, 2026

July 2, 2026

Case Details

State / Territory:

District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Public Benefits/Government Services

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 18, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:26-cv-02157

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