United States v. State of Wisconsin

PendingCFTC v. State

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

Overview

The United States (through the DOJ) and the CFTC sued Wisconsin (filed April 28, 2026) in response to the state’s crackdown on Kalshi, asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over event contracts. The complaint names the State, Governor Tony Evers, Attorney General Joshua Kaul, and the Wisconsin Division of Gaming. Filed in the Eastern District of Wisconsin (an earlier working note wrongly placed it in the Western District). Pending. (Caption + docket confirmed against the CFTC complaint PDF and CourtListener: E.D. Wis. No. 2:26-cv-00749, before Judge Griesbach.)

Timeline

April 2026

CFTC sues Wisconsin gaming administration.

What's next: Pending.

Parties

Plaintiffs

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

Defendants

  • State of Wisconsin
  • Anthony S. (Tony) Evers (Governor)
  • Joshua L. Kaul (Attorney General)
  • Wisconsin Division of Gaming
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