Case: Alabama Rivers Alliance v. United States Army Corps of Engineers

1:26-cv-02623 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: July 27, 2026

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Case Summary

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This case challenges the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ 2026 reissuance of Nationwide Permit 12, which permits waterbody impacts from oil and natural gas pipeline construction. Plaintiffs allege that the Corps inadequately assessed the permit’s environmental effects, including impacts on protected species, in violation of federal environmental and administrative laws. They seek to vacate the permit and prevent its use until the Corps complies with federal law.
 

People

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Judge(s)

Kollar-Kotelly, Colleen (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Hunter, James Patrick (District of Columbia)

Scheidt, Spencer (District of Columbia)

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Complaint

Alabama Rivers Alliance et al. v. United States Army Corps of Engineers et al.

July 27, 2026

July 27, 2026

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Docket

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Last updated Aug. 30, 2026, 3:06 a.m.

Docket for: ALABAMA RIVERS ALLIANCE v. UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
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1 July 27, 2026

COMPLAINT against WILLIAM H. GRAHAM, JR, UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12569345) filed by OGEECHEE RIVERKEEPER, ALABAMA RIVERS ALLIANCE, HEALTHY GULF, BLACK WARRIOR RIVERKEEPER, SAVANNAH RIVERKEEPER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons)(Scheidt, Spencer) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

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2 July 27, 2026

NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by All Plaintiffs. Case related to Case No. 1:26-cv-2571. (Scheidt, Spencer) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

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3 July 27, 2026

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests for ALABAMA RIVERS ALLIANCE by ALABAMA RIVERS ALLIANCE, BLACK WARRIOR RIVERKEEPER, HEALTHY GULF, OGEECHEE RIVERKEEPER, SAVANNAH RIVERKEEPER (Scheidt, Spencer) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

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4 July 27, 2026

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests for BLACK WATER RIVERKEEPER by ALABAMA RIVERS ALLIANCE, BLACK WARRIOR RIVERKEEPER, HEALTHY GULF, OGEECHEE RIVERKEEPER, SAVANNAH RIVERKEEPER (Scheidt, Spencer) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

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5 July 27, 2026

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests for HEALTHY GULF by ALABAMA RIVERS ALLIANCE, BLACK WARRIOR RIVERKEEPER, HEALTHY GULF, OGEECHEE RIVERKEEPER, SAVANNAH RIVERKEEPER (Scheidt, Spencer) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

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6 July 27, 2026

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests for OGEECHEE RIVERKEEPER by ALABAMA RIVERS ALLIANCE, BLACK WARRIOR RIVERKEEPER, HEALTHY GULF, OGEECHEE RIVERKEEPER, SAVANNAH RIVERKEEPER (Scheidt, Spencer) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

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7 July 27, 2026

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests for SAVANNAH RIVERKEEPER by ALABAMA RIVERS ALLIANCE, BLACK WARRIOR RIVERKEEPER, HEALTHY GULF, OGEECHEE RIVERKEEPER, SAVANNAH RIVERKEEPER (Scheidt, Spencer) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

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8 July 27, 2026

SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(gsk) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

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9 July 27, 2026

ORDER ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE COLLEEN KOLLAR-KOTELLY. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 07/27/2026. (lcckk1) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

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July 27, 2026

Notice of Error- New Case

July 27, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

July 27, 2026

NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR regarding 1 Complaint,. The following error(s) need correction: Missing Related Case form. Please use the Notice of Designation of Related Cases (CO 932) form at www.dcd.uscourts.gov/new-case-forms and filing using the event Notice of Related Case. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (gsk)

July 27, 2026

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

10 July 28, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- James Patrick Hunter, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12572834. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ALABAMA RIVERS ALLIANCE, BLACK WARRIOR RIVERKEEPER, HEALTHY GULF, OGEECHEE RIVERKEEPER, SAVANNAH RIVERKEEPER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Scheidt, Spencer) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

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July 28, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Set/Reset Deadlines

July 28, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

July 28, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: The 10 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Attorney James Patrick Hunter is GRANTED, CONTINGENT on Attorney Hunter filing a declaration certifying familiarity with the Local Rules of this Court on or before August 4, 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 07/28/2026. (lcckk1)

11 July 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by James Patrick Hunter on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Hunter, James) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

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12 Aug. 3, 2026

DECLARATION CERTIFYING FAMILIARITY WITH THE LOCAL RULES by ALABAMA RIVERS ALLIANCE, BLACK WARRIOR RIVERKEEPER, HEALTHY GULF, OGEECHEE RIVERKEEPER, SAVANNAH RIVERKEEPER re 10 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- James Patrick Hunter, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12572834. Fee Status: Fee Paid., Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice,,, Set/Reset Deadlines,,. (Hunter, James) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Environmental Justice

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 27, 2026

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:26-cv-02623

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