Legal Actions

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V.O.S. Selections, Inc v. Trump

Filed on behalf of
A coalition of small businesses
In response to the Trump administration's efforts to
Case Number
1:25-cv-00066
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Filed
April 14, 2025
U.S. Court of International Trade
Relief Outcomes
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Circuit Court Appeal
Win
34
Motion for Stay Pending Appeal
Granted
25
Injunction Scope
Nationwide (non-APA)
21
Permanent Injunction
Granted
13
Motion for Summary Judgment
Granted
10
Preliminary Injunction
Denied
4
Temporary Restraining Order
Denied
1
Summary
Several small businesses have sued the Trump administration for imposing a series of “Liberation Day” tariffs on numerous countries. Plaintiffs argues these tariffs are impacting small businesses across the country, and that the President has no authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to issue these worldwide tariffs without congressional approval.
Plaintiffs
V.O.S. Selections, Inc Plastic Services and Products, LLC MicroKits, LLC FishUSA Inc Terry Precision Cycling, LLC
Plaintiffs' Counsel
Liberty Justice Center Ilya Somin
Defendants
President Donald J. Trump Executive Office of the President United States of America U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner Pete R. Flores Trade Representative Jamieson Greer Office of the United States Trade Representative Secretary Howard Lutnick

Documents

Respondents’ Brief
V.O.S. v. Trump - Respondents' Appeal Brief
July 8, 2025