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Case · as of Oct 15, 2026
CFTC v. Connecticut
Pending Pending — PI and intervention motions
One of the CFTC's first three suits against states, seeking a declaration that Connecticut's enforcement against CFTC-registered exchanges is preempted. As of mid-September 2026 a CFTC preliminary-injunction motion and intervention motions were pending; the same court has meanwhile ruled against Kalshi and Coinbase in their parallel suits.
Case record last checked against its sources on Sep 22, 2026.
| Case | United States v. Connecticut |
| Court | U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut |
| Docket | 3:26-cv-00498 (D. Conn.) |
| Filed | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Type | Preemption suit |
| Companies | Kalshi, Coinbase |
| Other side | State of Connecticut, Gov. Ned Lamont and state officials (plaintiffs: United States and CFTC) |
| Last action | Sep 11, 2026: CFTC moved for a preliminary injunction. |
| Next date | : Ruling on the preliminary-injunction and intervention motions. |
History
Newest first.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | CFTC preliminary-injunction motion. |
| Apr 2, 2026 | CFTC filed suit. |
Sources
CFTC v. Connecticut: questions
What is the status of CFTC v. Connecticut?
Pending — PI and intervention motions. One of the CFTC's first three suits against states, seeking a declaration that Connecticut's enforcement against CFTC-registered exchanges is preempted. As of mid-September 2026 a CFTC preliminary-injunction motion and intervention motions were pending; the same court has meanwhile ruled against Kalshi and Coinbase in their parallel suits.
What happened most recently in CFTC v. Connecticut?
Sep 11, 2026: CFTC moved for a preliminary injunction.
What is the next date in CFTC v. Connecticut?
: Ruling on the preliminary-injunction and intervention motions.
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