AMERICAN KRATOM ASSOCIATION v. UNITED STATES DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION et al
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| Judge: | Amir H Ali |
| Case #: | 1:26-cv-02997 |
| Nature of Suit | 899 Other Statutes - Administrative Procedure Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision |
| Cause | 28:2201 Declaratory Judgment |
| Case Filed: | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Last checked: Thursday Aug 27, 2026 12:09 AM EDT |
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Defendant
TERRANCE C. COLE
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Defendant
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
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Defendant
UNITED STATES DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION
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Plaintiff
AMERICAN KRATOM ASSOCIATION
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Represented By
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| Docket last updated: 08/27/2026 11:59 PM EDT |
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order
Standing Order
Thu 08/27 10:17 PM
STANDING ORDER. The parties are ordered to comply with the directives set forth in the attached standing order. See document for details. Signed by Judge Amir H. Ali on 08/27/2026. (lcaha3) |
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notice
LCvR 26.1 Certificate of Disclosure - Corporate Affiliations/Financial Interests
Thu 08/27 9:33 PM
LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by AMERICAN KRATOM ASSOCIATION (Payton, Gwendolyn) |
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Status Report
Thu 08/27 8:16 PM
STATUS REPORT PURSUANT TO AUGUST 27, 2026, ORDER by AMERICAN KRATOM ASSOCIATION. (Payton, Gwendolyn) |
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service
Electronic Summons Issued as to AUSA,USAG
Thu 08/27 2:20 PM
SUMMONS (5) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General(zmtm) |
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Att: 1
Notice and Consent
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Request for Summons to Issue
Thu 08/27 1:06 PM
REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE filed by AMERICAN KRATOM ASSOCIATION. Related document: Notice of Error- New Case,,,.(Payton, Gwendolyn) |
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Summons,
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Summons,
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Summons,
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Summons
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Errata
Thu 08/27 1:04 PM
ERRATA by AMERICAN KRATOM ASSOCIATION re Notice of Error- New Case,,,.(Payton, Gwendolyn) |
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Complaint,
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Exhibit A,
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Exhibit B,
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Exhibit C,
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Exhibit D,
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Exhibit E,
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Exhibit F,
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Exhibit G,
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Exhibit H,
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Exhibit I
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notice
Notice of Error- New Case
Thu 08/27 10:19 AM
NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR The following error(s) need correction: Noncompliance with LCvR 5.1(c). Please file a Notice of Errata stating the error and attach the corrected initiating pleading to include the name & full residence address of each party and file using the event Errata. Alternatively, file under seal using the event Sealed Document. Note- A motion is not required. Missing summonses- U.S. government. When naming a U.S. government agent or agency as a defendant, you must supply a summons for each defendant & two additional summonses for the U.S. Attorney & U.S. Attorney General. Please submit using the event Request for Summons to Issue. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (zmtm) |
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utility
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Thu 08/27 2:15 PM
Case Assigned to Judge Amir H. Ali. (zmtm) |
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order
.Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines
Thu 08/27 5:02 PM
MINUTE ORDER. The court is in receipt of Plaintiff's1 complaint, which requests that the court "grant expedited consideration and interim relief promptly after the August 26, 2026 effective date." ECF No. 1 at 40. By August 28, 2026, Plaintiff shall file a status report indicating whether it intends to seek emergency relief in this case. Signed by Judge Amir H. Ali on 08/27/2026. (lcaha3) |
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.Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines
Thu 08/27 10:10 PM
MINUTE ORDER. The court is in receipt of Plaintiff's5 status report pursuant to August 27, 2026, order and emergency motion for expedited status conference and speedy determination of claim 1. To the extent Plaintiff seeks emergency relief, it shall file a proper motion for temporary restraining order or other appropriate relief by September 2, 2026. To the extent Plaintiff seeks a preliminary injunction or "expedited summary judgment" in the alternative, it can make that request in the motion and address the appropriate legal standards. ECF No. 5 at 11; see ECF No. 1 at 40. Plaintiff's5 emergency motion for expedited status conference and speedy determination of claim 1 is denied without prejudice. Plaintiff is directed to promptly serve a copy of this order on Defendants. Signed by Judge Amir H. Ali on 08/27/2026. (lcaha3) |
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Complaint
Wed 08/26 7:24 PM
COMPLAINT against TERRANCE C. COLE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12635584) filed by AMERICAN KRATOM ASSOCIATION.(Payton, Gwendolyn) |
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Exhibit A,
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Exhibit B,
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Exhibit C,
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Exhibit D,
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Exhibit E,
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Exhibit F,
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Exhibit G,
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Exhibit H,
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Exhibit I,
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Civil Cover Sheet,
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Summons,
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Summons,
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Summons
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