Case: National Urban League v. Trump

1:26-cv-03401 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: Sept. 29, 2026

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Case Summary

[This summary is temporary while we research this case.] On September 29, 2026, ten nonprofit organizations—including a national civil-rights group, statewide housing coalitions, and community-based agencies—filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against federal officials and agencies, alleging unlawful actions targeting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) program. The plaintiffs claimed that on Septembe…

[This summary is temporary while we research this case.]

On September 29, 2026, ten nonprofit organizations—including a national civil-rights group, statewide housing coalitions, and community-based agencies—filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against federal officials and agencies, alleging unlawful actions targeting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) program. The plaintiffs claimed that on September 25, 2026, the President and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed rescinding $56.1 million of the $57.5 million Congress appropriated for the CHC program, citing a "pocket rescission" theory under the Impoundment Control Act, while allegedly engaging in viewpoint discrimination and retaliation against grantees for their protected speech. The complaint further alleged that HUD violated statutory mandates by delaying the FY 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), imposing new funding restrictions, and failing to obligate the full appropriated amount, causing economic harm and service disruptions. The plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief, including orders to compel the full obligation of funds, vacate unlawful NOFO provisions, and enjoin further violations of constitutional and statutory requirements.

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1:26-cv-03401

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Sept. 29, 2026

Sept. 29, 2026

Complaint

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Docket for: NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE v. TRUMP
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1 Sept. 29, 2026

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12708875) filed by FAIR HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER, HOUSING ACTION ILLINOIS, NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE, NATIONAL COALITION FOR ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING COALITION, SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY CORPORATION, SOUTHWEST FRESNO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, NEW JERSEY CITIZEN ACTION, CONSUMER CREDIT & BUDGET COUNSELING, INC., HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NETWORK OF NEW JERSEY. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons)(Zimliki, Lindsay) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

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2 Sept. 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel F. Jacobson on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Jacobson, Daniel) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

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3 Sept. 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Lynn D. Eisenberg on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Eisenberg, Lynn) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

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4 Sept. 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Nina Cahill on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Cahill, Nina) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

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5 Sept. 30, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by CONSUMER CREDIT & BUDGET COUNSELING, INC., FAIR HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER, HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NETWORK OF NEW JERSEY, HOUSING ACTION ILLINOIS, NATIONAL COALITION FOR ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE, NEW JERSEY CITIZEN ACTION, NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING COALITION, SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY CORPORATION, SOUTHWEST FRESNO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Declaration, # 5 Declaration, # 6 Declaration, # 7 Declaration, # 8 Declaration, # 9 Declaration, # 10 Declaration)(Zimliki, Lindsay). Added MOTION for Preliminary Injunction on 9/30/2026 (znmw). (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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6 Sept. 30, 2026

SUMMONS (8) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(gsk) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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7 Sept. 30, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin B. Klubes on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Klubes, Benjamin) (Main Document 7 replaced on 9/30/2026) (znmw). (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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8 Sept. 30, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Tianna Jade Mays on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Mays, Tianna) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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9 Sept. 30, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Sam Escher on behalf of All Defendants (Escher, Sam) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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10 Sept. 30, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Taryn Wilgus Null on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Null, Taryn) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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11 Sept. 30, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Norman Larry Eisen on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Eisen, Norman) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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12 Sept. 30, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew H. Warren on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Warren, Andrew) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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13 Sept. 30, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Zsa'Queria Martin on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Martin, Zsa'Queria) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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14 Sept. 30, 2026

RESPONSE re 5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by CRAIG TRAINOR, ERIC SCOTT TURNER, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, RUSSELL VOUGHT, DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Escher, Sam) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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15 Sept. 30, 2026

ORDER: See document for details. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on September 30, 2026. (lcjmc2) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

Sept. 30, 2026

Order Setting Hearing on Motion

Sept. 30, 2026

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Sept. 30, 2026

Status Conference

Sept. 30, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Jia M. Cobb. (gsk)

Sept. 30, 2026

MINUTE ORDER re 5 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order: The Court is in receipt of Plaintiffs' motion for temporary restraining order. The Court ORDERS the Parties to appear for a status hearing today at 2:00 PM. The hearing will be on the record before Judge Jia M. Cobb and conducted via Zoom. The Court's Deputy Clerk will provide the information necessary to access the hearing. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on September 30, 2026. (lcjmc1)

Sept. 30, 2026

MINUTE ORDER: The Court will provide access for the public to telephonically attend the hearing scheduled today at 2:00 PM. The hearing can be accessed by dialing the Toll-Free Number: 833-990-9400 (Meeting ID: 251046985). It is hereby ORDERED that the attendees using the public access telephone line shall adhere to the following: persons remotely accessing court proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting any court proceedings (including those held by telephone or videoconference). Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the presiding Judge. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on September 30, 2026. (lcjmc1)

Sept. 30, 2026

Minute Entry for Status Conference proceeding held on 9/30/2026 before Judge Jia M. Cobb: Parties discussed posture of the case. The matter was taken under advisement. Order forthcoming. (Court Reporter Stacy Johns.) (zed)

16 Oct. 2, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Fernando Raul Laguarda, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12718659. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by UnidosUS. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit by PHV attorney)(Wilson, Sarah) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

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17 Oct. 9, 2026

Response to motion

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18 Oct. 13, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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19 Oct. 13, 2026

Motion For Order

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2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order

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Oct. 13, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Oct. 14, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief

20 Oct. 15, 2026

Amicus Brief

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21 Oct. 19, 2026

Reply to opposition to motion

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Oct. 29, 2026

.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings

22 Nov. 3, 2026

Transcript

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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: Sept. 29, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:26-cv-03401

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

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