Case: State of New York v. United States Department of Housing and Urban Development

1:26-cv-08639 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Filed Date: Sept. 30, 2026

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Case Summary

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This case challenges HUD’s decision to withhold at least $56.1 million in congressionally appropriated Housing Counseling Program funds and effectively terminate the program without congressional authorization. New York alleges violations of the Administrative Procedure Act and seeks declaratory and injunctive relief requiring HUD to preserve and obligate the funds and maintain the program.

People

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Thompson, Stephen Christopher (New York)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Thompson, Stephen Christopher (New York)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1 1:26-cv-08639	Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief	Sept. 30, 2026	Sept. 30, 2026 Complaint

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Docket

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Last updated Oct. 5, 2026, 12:57 p.m.

Docket for: State of New York v. United States Department of Housing and Urban Development

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	Sept. 30, 2026	COMPLAINT against Eric Scott Turner, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-33535237)Document filed by State of New York..(Thompson, Stephen) (Entered: 09/30/2026)	Clearinghouse
2	Sept. 30, 2026	CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Thompson, Stephen) (Entered: 09/30/2026)	RECAP
3	Sept. 30, 2026	REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, re: 1 Complaint. Document filed by State of New York..(Thompson, Stephen) (Entered: 09/30/2026)	RECAP
4	Sept. 30, 2026	REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Eric Scott Turner, re: 1 Complaint. Document filed by State of New York..(Thompson, Stephen) (Entered: 09/30/2026)	RECAP
5	Oct. 1, 2026	Request for Issuance of Summons	RECAP
6	Oct. 1, 2026	Request for Issuance of Summons	RECAP
	Oct. 1, 2026	Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Request for Issuance of Summons
	Oct. 1, 2026	Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice
7	Oct. 2, 2026	Summons Issued	RECAP
8	Oct. 2, 2026	Summons Issued	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

New York

Case Type(s):

Fair Housing/Lending/Insurance

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Spending Freezes/Cuts

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 30, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Southern District of New York 1:26-cv-08639

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of State of New York v. United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/48497/.