United States v. State of New York

PendingCFTC v. State

Last updated August 16, 2026. Snapshot — not legal advice.

Overview

The United States (through the DOJ) and the CFTC sued New York (filed April 24, 2026, S.D.N.Y.) to block state enforcement against prediction-market platforms and reaffirm exclusive federal jurisdiction — running parallel to Kalshi’s own suit (KalshiEX LLC v. Williams). The complaint names the State, Governor Kathleen Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James, and the New York State Gaming Commission (including Executive Director Robert Williams). The federal-agency track is pending. (Caption + docket confirmed against the CFTC complaint PDF: S.D.N.Y. No. 1:26-cv-03404.)

Timeline

April 2026

CFTC sues New York to block enforcement against prediction-market platforms.

What's next: Litigation pending, running alongside the Kalshi v. Williams appeal.

Parties

Plaintiffs

  • United States of America (Department of Justice)
  • U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Defendants

  • State of New York
  • Kathleen Hochul (Governor)
  • Letitia James (Attorney General)
  • New York State Gaming Commission
  • Robert Williams (Executive Director) and Commission members
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