Federal Tax / Statutory Actions Lawsuit
Smart Approaches to Marijuana v. Kennedy
Smart Approaches to Marijuana v. Kennedy is a federal federal tax / statutory actions lawsuit filed on 03/30/2026 in the District Court, District of Columbia. The case is currently open in the federal court system.
- Court
- District Court, District of Columbia (D.D.C.)
Official Court Website → - Docket number
- 1:26-cv-01081
- Cause
- 05:551 Administrative Procedure Act
5 U.S.C. § 551 - Nature of suit
- 899 Administrative Procedure Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision
Review or appeal of a federal agency decision under the Administrative Procedure Act. - Jurisdiction
- U.S. Government Defendant
- Jury demand
- None
- Date filed
- 03/30/2026
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Parties
- plaintiff · Smart Approaches to Marijuana
- defendant · Kennedy · 3642 cases
Filings & Documents
40 filings ·
2 free to view ·
38 on request
- Minute Order. the 18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Response and to Revise Existing Deadlines Is Denied. If Plaintiffs Wish to File an Amended Complaint, They May Do So "as a Matter of Course" Within "21 Days" of Having Served It. Fed. R. Civ. P. 15 (a). Should Plaintiffs Do So, the Court Will Implement a New Briefing Schedule at That Time. SO Ordered. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 4/9/2026 (lctnm1) 04/09/2026 Request Document
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#21 · Motion to Dismiss and Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for TRO, Preliminary Injunction, and Motion to Stay by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Robert F. Kennedy, JR, Mehmet OZ, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Yang, Xinyu)
- Memorandum in Support Memo. in Opp'n to Plaintiff's TRO Motion, PI Motion, and Motion to Stay and in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss
- Exhibit Declaration of Eliot Fishman
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#22 · Memorandum in Opposition to re 3 Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order Motion for Preliminary Injunction Motion to Stay (duplicate of Docket Entry 21) Filed by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Robert F. Kennedy, JR, Mehmet OZ, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Yang, Xinyu)
- Memorandum in Support Memo. in Opp'n to Plaintiff's TRO Motion, PI Motion, and Motion to Stay and in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss
- Exhibit Declaration of Eliot Fishman
- Order and ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings 04/13/2026 Request Document
- Order on Motion to Dismiss 04/13/2026 Request Document
- Minute Order. in Light of the 25 Amended Complaint, the 3 Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, Preliminary Injunction, Motion to Stay Is Denied as Moot; the 21 Motion to Dismiss Is Denied as Moot; and the 23 Consent Motion for Relief from Local Rule 7 (n)(1) re 21 Motion to Dismiss Is Denied as Moot. the 25 Amended Complaint Is Now the Operative Complaint. It Is Further Ordered That the Hearing Now Scheduled for April 20, 2026, Is Vacated. SO Ordered. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 4/13/2026 (lctnm1) 04/13/2026 Request Document
- Minute Order. the Court Is in Receipt of 27 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction and Imposes the Following Schedule. the Defendants' Response Is Due on or Before April 20, 2026. Any Reply Is Due on or Before April 24, 2026. the Parties Are Ordered to Appear for an In-person Hearing on May 1, 2026, at 2:00 P.m. in Courtroom 2 Before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. SO Ordered. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 4/13/2026 (lctnm1) 04/13/2026 Request Document
- #24 · Notice of Withdrawal of Motion by Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition, LLC, Cannabis Industry Victims Educating Litigators, Cannabis Industry Victims Seeking Justice, Drug Free America Foundation, Drug Watch International, David Evans, Hillsborough County Anti-drug Alliance, Illinois Family Institute, North Carolinians Against Legalizing Marijuana, Save OUR Society from Drugs, Smart Approaches to Marijuana re 4 Memorandum,,, 3 Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order Motion for Preliminary Injunction Motion to Stay (Mighell, Connor) 04/13/2026 Request Document
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#25 · Amended Complaint Against All Defendants Filed by Drug Watch International, Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition, LLC, Illinois Family Institute, Drug Free America Foundation, Hillsborough County Anti-drug Alliance, David Evans, Cannabis Industry Victims Seeking Justice, Cannabis Industry Victims Educating Litigators, MMJ Biopharma Cultivation, INC., MMJ Biopharma Labs, INC., MMJ International Holdings, INC., Americans Against Legalizing Marijuana, Kenneth Finn. (Mighell, Connor)
- Exhibit a
- Exhibit B
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#25 · Amended Complaint Against All Defendants Filed by Drug Watch International, Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition, LLC, Illinois Family Institute, Drug Free America Foundation, Hillsborough County Anti-drug Alliance, David Evans, Cannabis Industry Victims Seeking Justice, Cannabis Industry Victims Educating Litigators, MMJ Biopharma Cultivation, INC., MMJ Biopharma Labs, INC., MMJ International Holdings, INC., Americans Against Legalizing Marijuana, Kenneth Finn. (Mighell, Connor)
- Exhibit a
- Exhibit B
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#25 · Amended Complaint Against All Defendants Filed by Drug Watch International, Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition, LLC, Illinois Family Institute, Drug Free America Foundation, Hillsborough County Anti-drug Alliance, David Evans, Cannabis Industry Victims Seeking Justice, Cannabis Industry Victims Educating Litigators, MMJ Biopharma Cultivation, INC., MMJ Biopharma Labs, INC., MMJ International Holdings, INC., Americans Against Legalizing Marijuana, Kenneth Finn. (Mighell, Connor)
- Exhibit a
- Exhibit B
- #26 · LCvR 26.1 Certificate of Disclosure of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by Americans Against Legalizing Marijuana, Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition, LLC, Cannabis Industry Victims Seeking Justice, Drug Free America Foundation, Drug Watch International, Hillsborough County Anti-drug Alliance, Illinois Family Institute, MMJ Biopharma Cultivation, INC., MMJ Biopharma Labs, INC., MMJ International Holdings, INC., Save OUR Society from Drugs, Smart Approaches to Marijuana (Mighell, Connor) 04/13/2026 Request Document
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#27 · Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Motion to Stay by Americans Against Legalizing Marijuana, Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition, LLC, Cannabis Industry Victims Educating Litigators, Cannabis Industry Victims Seeking Justice, Drug Free America Foundation, Drug Watch International, David Evans, Kenneth Finn, Hillsborough County Anti-drug Alliance, Illinois Family Institute, MMJ Biopharma Cultivation, INC., MMJ Biopharma Labs, INC., MMJ International Holdings, INC., North Carolinians Against Legalizing Marijuana, Save OUR Society from Drugs, Smart Approaches to Marijuana. (Mighell, Connor)
- Text of Proposed Order
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#28 · Memorandum re 27 Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction Motion to Stay by Americans Against Legalizing Marijuana, Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition, LLC, Cannabis Industry Victims Educating Litigators, Cannabis Industry Victims Seeking Justice, Drug Free America Foundation, Drug Watch International, David Evans, Kenneth Finn, Hillsborough County Anti-drug Alliance, Illinois Family Institute, MMJ Biopharma Cultivation, INC., MMJ Biopharma Labs, INC., MMJ International Holdings, INC., North Carolinians Against Legalizing Marijuana, Save OUR Society from Drugs, Smart Approaches to Marijuana. (Mighell, Connor)
- Exhibit a
- Exhibit B
- Exhibit C
- Exhibit D
- Exhibit E
- Exhibit F
- Exhibit G
- Exhibit H
- Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 04/14/2026 Request Document
- Minute Order Granting 29 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Ilya Shapiro. Counsel Should Register for E-filing Via Pacer and File a Notice of Appearance Pursuant to LCrR 44.5 (a). Click Here for Instructions. SO Ordered. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 4/14/2026. (lctnm1) 04/14/2026 Request Document
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#29 · Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Ilya Shapiro, Filing Fee $ 100, Receipt Number ADCDC-12360385. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by Americans Against Legalizing Marijuana, Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition, LLC, Cannabis Industry Victims Educating Litigators, Cannabis Industry Victims Seeking Justice, Drug Free America Foundation, Drug Watch International, David Evans, Kenneth Finn, Hillsborough County Anti-drug Alliance, Illinois Family Institute, MMJ Biopharma Cultivation, INC., MMJ Biopharma Labs, INC., MMJ International Holdings, INC., North Carolinians Against Legalizing Marijuana, Save OUR Society from Drugs, Smart Approaches to Marijuana. (Mighell, Connor)
- Declaration Ilya Shapiro
- Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing
- Text of Proposed Order
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#30 · Motion to Dismiss and Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for TRO, Preliminary Injunction, and Motion to Stay re 25 by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Robert F. Kennedy, JR, Mehmet OZ, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Zorn, Matthew)
- Memorandum in Support Memo. in Opp'n to Plaintiff's TRO Motion, PI Motion, and Motion to Stay and in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss
- Exhibit Fishman Dec.
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#30 · Motion to Dismiss and Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for TRO, Preliminary Injunction, and Motion to Stay re 25 by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Robert F. Kennedy, JR, Mehmet OZ, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Zorn, Matthew)
- Memorandum in Support Memo. in Opp'n to Plaintiff's TRO Motion, PI Motion, and Motion to Stay and in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss
- Exhibit Fishman Dec.
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#30 · Motion to Dismiss and Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for TRO, Preliminary Injunction, and Motion to Stay re 25 by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Robert F. Kennedy, JR, Mehmet OZ, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Zorn, Matthew)
- Memorandum in Support Memo. in Opp'n to Plaintiff's TRO Motion, PI Motion, and Motion to Stay and in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss
- Exhibit Fishman Dec.
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#31 · Memorandum in Opposition to re 27 Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction Motion to Stay (duplicate of Docket Entry re 30) Filed by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Robert F. Kennedy, JR, Mehmet OZ, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Zorn, Matthew)
- Motion to Dismiss
- Exhibit Ex. A-Fishman Dec.
- #32 · Motion from Local Civil Rule 7 (n)(1) re 30 Motion to Dismiss and Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for TRO, Preliminary Injunction, and Motion to Stay re 25 by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Robert F. Kennedy, JR, Mehmet OZ, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Zorn, Matthew) 04/20/2026 Request Document
- Order and ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines 04/21/2026 Request Document
- Minute Order. in Light of the 30 Motion to Dismiss, the Court Clarifies Its Briefing Schedule. Plaintiffs' Combined Response to 30 Motion to Dismiss and Its Reply in Support of Its 27 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction Is Due by April 24, 2026. Defendants' Reply in Support of 30 Motion to Dismiss Is Due April 29, 2026. the In-person Hearing Set for May 1, 2026 at 2:00 P.m. Remains as Scheduled. SO Ordered. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 4/21/2026 (lctnm1) 04/21/2026 Request Document
- #33 · Notice of Appearance by Ilya Shapiro on Behalf of All Plaintiffs (Shapiro, Ilya) 04/22/2026 Request Document
- #34 · Reply to Opposition to Motion re 27 Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,, Motion to Stay,, Filed by Americans Against Legalizing Marijuana, Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition, LLC, Cannabis Industry Victims Educating Litigators, Cannabis Industry Victims Seeking Justice, Drug Free America Foundation, Drug Watch International, David Evans, Kenneth Finn, Hillsborough County Anti-drug Alliance, Illinois Family Institute, MMJ Biopharma Cultivation, INC., MMJ Biopharma Labs, INC., MMJ International Holdings, INC., North Carolinians Against Legalizing Marijuana, Save OUR Society from Drugs, Smart Approaches to Marijuana. (Mighell, Connor) 04/24/2026 · 27 pp View →
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#35 · Response re 30 Motion to Dismiss and Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for TRO, Preliminary Injunction, and Motion to Stay re 25 Filed by Americans Against Legalizing Marijuana, Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition, LLC, Cannabis Industry Victims Educating Litigators, Cannabis Industry Victims Seeking Justice, Drug Free America Foundation, Drug Watch International, David Evans, Kenneth Finn, Hillsborough County Anti-drug Alliance, Illinois Family Institute, MMJ Biopharma Cultivation, INC., MMJ Biopharma Labs, INC., MMJ International Holdings, INC., North Carolinians Against Legalizing Marijuana, Save OUR Society from Drugs, Smart Approaches to Marijuana. (Mighell, Connor)
- Text of Proposed Order
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#35 · Response re 30 Motion to Dismiss and Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for TRO, Preliminary Injunction, and Motion to Stay re 25 Filed by Americans Against Legalizing Marijuana, Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition, LLC, Cannabis Industry Victims Educating Litigators, Cannabis Industry Victims Seeking Justice, Drug Free America Foundation, Drug Watch International, David Evans, Kenneth Finn, Hillsborough County Anti-drug Alliance, Illinois Family Institute, MMJ Biopharma Cultivation, INC., MMJ Biopharma Labs, INC., MMJ International Holdings, INC., North Carolinians Against Legalizing Marijuana, Save OUR Society from Drugs, Smart Approaches to Marijuana. (Mighell, Connor)
- Text of Proposed Order
- Notice of Hearing 04/27/2026 Request Document
- Notice of Rescheduled Hearing (time Change): the Motion Hearing Set for 5/1/2026 Is Rescheduled from 2:00 PM to 1:00 PM in Courtroom 2 Before Judge Trevor N. McFadden 04/27/2026 Request Document
- #36 · Reply to Opposition to Motion re 30 Motion to Dismiss, Filed by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Robert F. Kennedy, JR, Mehmet OZ, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Zorn, Matthew) 04/29/2026 Request Document
- Motion Hearing 05/01/2026 Request Document
- Minute Entry for Proceedings Held Before Judge Trevor N. McFadden: Motion Hearing Held on 5/1/2026 re 27 Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction Motion to Stay. Held Under Advisement. (Court Reporter: Lisa Edwards.) 05/01/2026 Request Document
- #37 · Transcript of Preliminary Injunction Before Judge Trevor N. McFadden Held on May 1, 2026; Page Numbers: 1-45. Date of Issuance: May 18, 2026. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lisa Edwards, Telephone Number (202) 354-3269, Transcripts May Be Ordered by Submitting the Transcript Order Form for the First 90 Days After This Filing Date, the Transcript May Be Viewed at the Courthouse at a Public Terminal or Purchased from the Court Reporter Referenced Above. After 90 Days, the Transcript May Be Accessed Via Pacer. Other Transcript Formats, (multi-page, Condensed, CD or Ascii) May Be Purchased from the Court Reporter.NOTICE re Redaction of Transcripts: the Parties Have Twenty-one Days to File with the Court and the Court Reporter Any Request to Redact Personal Identifiers from This Transcript. If No Such Requests Are Filed, the Transcript Will Be Made Available to the Public Via Pacer Without Redaction After 90 Days. the Policy, Which Includes the Five Personal Identifiers Specifically Covered, Is Located on Our Website at Www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request Due 6/8/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline Set for 6/18/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction Set for 8/16/2026.(Edwards, Lisa) 05/18/2026 Request Document
- #38 · Memorandum Opinion Granting the 30 Motion to Dismiss, and Denying as Moot Plaintiffs' 27 Emergency Motion for a Preliminary Injunction, Motion to Stay. See Attached Opinion for Details. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 5/22/2026. (lctnm1) 05/22/2026 · 30 pp View →
- #39 · Order. for the Reasons Stated in the 38 Memorandum Opinion, the 30 Motion to Dismiss Is Granted and Plaintiffs' 27 Emergency Motion for a Preliminary Injunction, Motion to Stay Is Denied as Moot. See Attached Order for Details. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 5/22/2026. (lctnm1) 05/22/2026 Request Document
- #40 · Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court as to 39 Order on Motion to Dismiss, by Cannabis Industry Victims Educating Litigators, Hillsborough County Anti-drug Alliance, MMJ Biopharma Cultivation, INC., MMJ Biopharma Labs, INC., MMJ International Holdings, INC., Smart Approaches to Marijuana. Filing Fee $ 605, Receipt Number ADCDC-12469884. Fee Status: Fee Paid. (Mighell, Connor) 06/05/2026 Request Document
- Usca Case Number 06/08/2026 Request Document
- Usca Case Number 26-5205 for 40 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court, Filed by Smart Approaches to Marijuana, MMJ Biopharma Cultivation, INC., MMJ Biopharma Labs, INC., Cannabis Industry Victims Educating Litigators, MMJ International Holdings, INC., Hillsborough County Anti-drug Alliance 06/08/2026 Request Document
- #41 · Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed (Memorandum Opinion), and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. the Court of Appeals Fee Was Paid re 40 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court 06/08/2026 Request Document
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What is Smart Approaches to Marijuana v. Kennedy?
Smart Approaches to Marijuana v. Kennedy is a federal federal tax / statutory actions lawsuit filed on 03/30/2026 in the District Court, District of Columbia. The case is currently open in the federal court system. This group covers federal tax disputes and other statutory actions, including IRS-related suits and claims arising under various federal regulatory statutes.
What type of case is this?
It is classified as “Federal Tax / Statutory Actions” under the federal nature-of-suit system. This group covers federal tax disputes and other statutory actions, including IRS-related suits and claims arising under various federal regulatory statutes.
What court is the case in?
The case is in the District Court, District of Columbia, docket number 1:26-cv-01081.
When was the case filed?
Smart Approaches to Marijuana v. Kennedy was filed on 03/30/2026. The case is currently open.
What law is the case brought under?
The docket lists the cause as 5 U.S.C. § 551.
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