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Operator v. state
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 26-2874
Pending
Briefing stage: transcript due Oct. 27, 2026; Kalshi's opening brief and appendix due Nov. 6, 2026; appellees' brief due 30 days later. No motions or rulings listed.
The question
Whether the Commodity Exchange Act preempts Iowa gambling or sports-wagering law as applied to event contracts listed on a CFTC-designated contract market.
Kalshi's Eighth Circuit appeal from Judge Locher's denial of a preliminary injunction against Iowa officials.
Next: Kalshi's opening brief due Nov. 615 days
Appeal docketed Sept. 17Nov. 6
Resolves Yes if the court reverses or vacates the denial of Kalshi's preliminary injunction in KalshiEX v. Bird, No if it affirms.
Eighth Circuit No. 26-2874. Source: Court docket
Will a federal judge grant Kalshi a preliminary injunction against Iowa?
Judge Locher denied Kalshi's preliminary injunction. Kalshi appealed to the Eighth Circuit. S.D. Iowa No. 4:26-cv-00109. Source: Courthouse News
Appeal docketed; briefing schedule set.
Source: dockets.justia.com