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Operator v. state
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 26-1542
Pending
Robinhood's brief filed Aug. 17, 2026; Michigan's brief was due Sept. 15, 2026. To be heard by the same panel as the Polymarket US appeal. No decision.
The question
Whether the Commodity Exchange Act preempts Michigan gambling or sports-wagering law as applied to event contracts listed on a CFTC-designated contract market.
Robinhood is appealing the denial of preliminary relief against Michigan. Its request to expedite and consolidate with the Kalshi appeals was denied on July 2, 2026.
No decision date set13 days since the petition
Petition filed Oct. 9Pending
Resolves Yes if the court grants panel rehearing or rehearing en banc in KalshiEX v. Schuler and KalshiEX v. Orgel, No if it denies both.
Sixth Circuit Nos. 26-3196 and 26-5235. Source: Kalshi's petition (PDF)
Will a Sixth Circuit panel side with Kalshi against Ohio and Tennessee?
The panel affirmed the denial of Kalshi's injunction in Ohio and vacated Kalshi's injunction in Tennessee and remanded. Kalshi has asked for rehearing. Sixth Circuit Nos. 26-3196 and 26-5235. Source: Opinion
MGCB announces Robinhood's agreement to halt Michigan sports-related contracts pending the litigation.
Source: michigan.gov
Robinhood's opening brief filed.
Source: dockets.justia.com
Omnibus motion denied; appeal to proceed normally.
Source: dockets.justia.com
Appeal docketed; motion to expedite and consolidate filed.
Source: dockets.justia.com