Estela Elizabeth Jeffcoat v. Brookings Housing & Redevelopment Commission

Summary

The United States District Court for the District of South Dakota denied Estela Elizabeth Jeffcoat’s pro se motion for an emergency temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, and order compelling discovery against the Brookings Housing & Redevelopment Commission. The court held that Jeffcoat had not shown a likelihood of success on the merits and that her motion to compel lacked the required certification and a sufficient legal basis for production. The order was dated December 31, 2025.

Holdings

1. The court denied injunctive relief because Jeffcoat failed to demonstrate a likelihood of success on the merits of her claims against the Commission.
2. The court denied the motion to compel because Jeffcoat did not establish a sufficient basis for production of the requested documents and did not comply with the applicable certification requirements.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Jeffcoat was entitled to an emergency temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction concerning her Housing Choice Voucher and related housing matters.
2. Whether Jeffcoat was entitled to an order compelling production of portability, income, rent, verification, and disability-accommodation documents.

Disposition

other