Case: National Iranian American Council Action v. Trump

1:26-cv-03331 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: Sept. 24, 2026

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

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This case challenges President Donald Trump’s continued military action and blockade against Iran without congressional authorization, alleging a violation of the Constitution’s Declare War Clause. Plaintiff alleges resulting and imminent harm to its members’ families and property in Iran and seeks declaratory relief, attorneys’ fees, and costs.

People

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Judge(s)

Kollar-Kotelly, Colleen (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Fein, Bruce (District of Columbia)

Judge(s)

Kollar-Kotelly, Colleen (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Fein, Bruce (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1 1:26-cv-03331	Complaint for Declaratory Relief	Sept. 24, 2026	Sept. 24, 2026 Complaint

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Docket

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Last updated Oct. 5, 2026, 11:24 a.m.

Docket for: NATIONAL IRANIAN AMERICAN COUNCIL ACTION v. TRUMP

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	Sept. 24, 2026	COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY RELIEF against DONALD J. TRUMP in his official capacity as President of the United States ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12695546) filed by NATIONAL IRANIAN AMERICAN COUNCIL ACTION. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Summons to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, # 3 Summons Summons to U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, # 4 Summons Summons to U.S. Attorney General)(Fein, Bruce) (Entered: 09/24/2026) 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER 2 Summons Summons to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States View on PACER 3 Summons Summons to U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia View on PACER 4 Summons Summons to U.S. Attorney General View on PACER	Clearinghouse
2	Sept. 24, 2026	SEALED DOCUMENT filed by NATIONAL IRANIAN AMERICAN COUNCIL ACTION(This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(Fein, Bruce) (Entered: 09/24/2026)	RECAP
3	Sept. 24, 2026	LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by NATIONAL IRANIAN AMERICAN COUNCIL ACTION (Fein, Bruce) (Entered: 09/24/2026)	RECAP
4	Sept. 24, 2026	SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to DONALD J. TRUMP, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(gsk) (Entered: 09/24/2026)	RECAP
	Sept. 24, 2026	Case Assigned/Reassigned
	Sept. 24, 2026	Case Assigned to Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly. (gsk)
5	Sept. 28, 2026	Notice of Appearance	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 24, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:26-cv-03331

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of National Iranian American Council Action v. Trump, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/48494/.