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Ellison](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-mnd-0_26-cv-02661/pdf/USCOURTS-mnd-0_26-cv-02661-0.pdf), D. Minn. 0:26-cv-02661, with 26-cv-2778 and 26-cv-2841", "Minnesota, Kalshi, Polymarket US, All registered exchanges", "Preliminary injunctions granted in all three cases (27 July 2026): Minnesota may not enforce its prediction-market law against CFTC-registered exchanges until a final decision", "27 Jul 2026", "Document" ], [ "[United States and CFTC v. New Mexico, et al.](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-nmd-1_26-cv-01912/pdf/USCOURTS-nmd-1_26-cv-01912-0.pdf), D.N.M. 1:26-cv-01912", "New Mexico, Kalshi", "Complaint (allegations); injunction and dismissal motions briefed; no ruling seen", "30 Jun 2026", "Document" ], [ "[United States and CFTC v. Kentucky, et al.](https://www.cftc.gov/media/14271/OGC_KentuckyComplaint062326/download), E.D. 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