January 2026 Monthly Appeals List

Reporting cited here

1. documented

   Civil liability and much nonmonetary relief survived the intermediate appeal. The monetary penalty was vacated and is not currently owed, and the state's highest court has not decided the pending cross-appeal.

   APL-2025-00171, People by James v. Trump

   Fraud Liability Upheld, Monetary Penalty Vacated — Audit finding · Cited analysis

2. documented

   New York's Court of Appeals listed People by James v. Trump as pending under APL-2025-00171, including review of Executive Law § 63(12).

   APL-2025-00171, People by James v. Trump

   Fraud Liability Upheld, Monetary Penalty Vacated — Legal status · Legal status