Case: Communities United v. Chicago

1:17-cv-07151 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Filed Date: Oct. 4, 2017

Closed Date: May 22, 2019

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Case Summary

On October 4, 2017, five organizations serving Black and Latino communities in Chicago (the ACLU of Illinois, Communities United, Community Renewal Society, Next Steps, and ONE Northside), filed this lawsuit in the United States Northern District of Illinois. The plaintiffs sued the City of Chicago under 42 U.S.C. §1983, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Illinois state law, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief. Based on findings from a Departme…

On October 4, 2017, five organizations serving Black and Latino communities in Chicago (the ACLU of Illinois, Communities United, Community Renewal Society, Next Steps, and ONE Northside), filed this lawsuit in the United States Northern District of Illinois. The plaintiffs sued the City of Chicago under 42 U.S.C. §1983, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Illinois state law, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief. Based on findings from a Department of Justice investigation, the plaintiffs claimed that the Chicago Police Department engaged in a pattern and practice of unreasonable force, particularly against Black individuals, Latinos, and individuals with disabilities. Furthermore, the plaintiffs alleged that a lack of policy, guidance, and oversight of foot pursuits continued to encourage the unnecessary use of force. They argued that these practices violated the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution, the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and the Illinois Civil Rights Law.

This lawsuit resulted from a Department of Justice investigation that was opened in 2015 and that concluded with a published report in January 2017. The investigation's purpose was to determine if the Chicago Police Department was engaging in a pattern or practice of unlawful conduct and, if so, what systemic deficiencies or practices might be causing this pattern or practice. The investigation was jointly conducted by the Civil Rights Division, Special Litigation Section, and the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois.

The investigation was opened in the aftermath of the release of a video showing a White Chicago officer fatally shooting a Black teenager, Laquan McDonald, that caused protests around the city. Relatedly, Chicago experienced a surge in shootings and homicides in the year following the killing. According to the report, ninety-six percent of CPD’s shooting victims and 97% of those tased were Black or Latino. People with disabilities were acutely affected. This included individuals with mental illness or intellectual or developmental disabilities, and also deaf individuals. Black and Latino people with disabilities face an overwhelming risk. The investigation concluded that CPD officers were inadequately trained and did not know how to de-escalate situations.

The case was assigned to Elaine Bucklo. On January 24, 2018, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss, claiming that the court lacked subject matter jurisdiction to hear the case, that the claims were moot because the defendants had changed their policies, and that the plaintiffs had failed to state a claim on which relief could be granted.

On March 20, 2018, the parties filed a joint motion to stay proceedings and discovery in light of ongoing negotiation of a consent decree in Illinois v. City of Chicago. After the proceedings were stayed, the parties filed two status reports with the court regarding progress in negotiation, one on September 12, 2018 and one on November 7, 2018. After the parties reached a settlement agreement in Illinois v. City of Chicago, they stipulated to dismissal in this case on May 17, 2019. The case was officially dismissed without prejudice on May 22, 2019, although the court retained jurisdiction to enforce the terms of the settlement agreement. The settlement detailed that if the parties had not moved to reinstate the action or enforce the agreement by August 21, 2019, the dismissal without prejudice would convert to a dismissal with prejudice.

There are no further entries in the docket as of April 14, 2026, so this case is presumed to be closed.

 

Summary Authors

Nili Blanck (5/14/2018)

Alex Moody (5/26/2020)

Jacob Chang (4/14/2026)

Related Cases

Illinois v. City of Chicago, Northern District of Illinois (2017)

People

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Judge(s)

Bucklo, Elaine E. (Illinois)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Antholt, Amanda C. (Illinois)

Bennett, Allyson Roz (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Babbitt, Elizabeth Erin (Illinois)

Jackson, Heather Ann (Illinois)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1:17-cv-07151

Docket [PACER]

Communities United v. City Of Chicago

May 22, 2019

May 22, 2019

Docket
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1:17-cv-07151

Complaint

Oct. 4, 2017

Oct. 4, 2017

Complaint
1-1

1:17-cv-07151

Investigation of the Chicago Police Department

Communities United v. City of Chicago

Oct. 4, 2017

Oct. 4, 2017

Pleading / Motion / Brief
28

1:17-cv-07151

Amended Complaint

Communities United v. City Of Chicago

Nov. 28, 2017

Nov. 28, 2017

Complaint
76, 76-1

1:17-cv-07151

Stipulation of Dismissal

Communities United v. City of Chicago

May 17, 2019

May 17, 2019

Settlement Agreement

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/6251484/communities-united-v-city-of-chicago/

Last updated April 14, 2026, 3:47 p.m.

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1 Oct. 4, 2017

COMPLAINT filed by ONE Northside, Communities United, Next Steps NFP, Community Renewal Society, ACLU of Illinois; Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0752-13648389. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Sheley, Karen) (Entered: 10/04/2017)

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2 Oct. 4, 2017

CIVIL Cover Sheet (Sheley, Karen) (Entered: 10/04/2017)

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3 Oct. 4, 2017

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs ACLU of Illinois, Communities United, Community Renewal Society, Next Steps NFP, ONE Northside by Karen A. Sheley (Sheley, Karen) (Entered: 10/04/2017)

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4 Oct. 4, 2017

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs ACLU of Illinois, Communities United, Community Renewal Society, Next Steps NFP, ONE Northside by Kathryn Hunt Muse (Muse, Kathryn) (Entered: 10/04/2017)

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5 Oct. 4, 2017

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs ACLU of Illinois, Communities United, Community Renewal Society, Next Steps NFP, ONE Northside by Lindsay Stark Miller (Miller, Lindsay) (Entered: 10/04/2017)

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6 Oct. 4, 2017

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs ACLU of Illinois, Communities United, Community Renewal Society, Next Steps NFP, ONE Northside by Rachel Yayoi Murphy (Murphy, Rachel) (Entered: 10/04/2017)

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7 Oct. 4, 2017

NOTICE by Kathryn Hunt Muse of Change of Address (Muse, Kathryn) (Entered: 10/04/2017)

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8 Oct. 4, 2017

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs ACLU of Illinois, Communities United, Community Renewal Society, Next Steps NFP, ONE Northside by Amanda C Antholt (Antholt, Amanda) (Entered: 10/04/2017)

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9 Oct. 4, 2017

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs ACLU of Illinois, Communities United, Community Renewal Society, Next Steps NFP, ONE Northside by Laura J. Miller (Miller, Laura) (Entered: 10/04/2017)

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10 Oct. 4, 2017

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs ACLU of Illinois, Communities United, Community Renewal Society, Next Steps NFP, ONE Northside by Barry Charlton Taylor (Taylor, Barry) (Entered: 10/04/2017)

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Oct. 4, 2017

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert. (cc, )

Oct. 4, 2017

SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant City Of Chicago (pg, )

11 Oct. 5, 2017

NOTICE TO THE PARTIES - The Court is participating in the Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot (MIDP). The key features and deadlines are set forth in the attached Notice which includes the MIDP Standing Order. Also attached is a checklist for use by the parties. In cases subject to the pilot, all parties must respond to the mandatory initial discovery requests set forth in the Standing Order before initiating any further discovery in this case. Please note: The discovery obligations in the Standing Order supersede the disclosures required by Rule 26(a)(1). Any party seeking affirmative relief must serve a copy of the attached documents (Notice to Parties and the Standing Order) on each new party when the Complaint, Counterclaim, Crossclaim, or Third-Party Complaint is served. (jh, ) (Entered: 10/05/2017)

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12 Oct. 6, 2017

SUMMONS Returned Executed by ONE Northside, Communities United, Next Steps NFP, Community Renewal Society, ACLU of Illinois as to City Of Chicago on 10/4/2017, answer due 10/25/2017. (Sheley, Karen) (Entered: 10/06/2017)

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13 Oct. 19, 2017

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Status hearing set for 11/3/2017 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice. (mgh, ) (Entered: 10/19/2017)

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14 Oct. 20, 2017

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by All Plaintiffs (Sheley, Karen) (Entered: 10/20/2017)

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15 Oct. 25, 2017

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant City Of Chicago by Allan T. Slagel (Slagel, Allan) (Entered: 10/25/2017)

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16 Oct. 25, 2017

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant City Of Chicago by Rachel L Schaller (Schaller, Rachel) (Entered: 10/25/2017)

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17 Oct. 25, 2017

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant City Of Chicago by Elizabeth Erin Babbitt (Babbitt, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/25/2017)

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18 Oct. 25, 2017

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant City Of Chicago by Heather Ann Jackson (Jackson, Heather) (Entered: 10/25/2017)

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19 Oct. 25, 2017

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant City Of Chicago by Jeffrey M. Schieber (Schieber, Jeffrey) (Entered: 10/25/2017)

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20 Oct. 25, 2017

MOTION by Defendant City Of Chicago for extension of time to respond to the Complaint (Unopposed) (Slagel, Allan) (Entered: 10/25/2017)

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21 Oct. 25, 2017

NOTICE of Motion by Allan T. Slagel for presentment of extension of time 20 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 10/30/2017 at 09:30 AM. (Slagel, Allan) (Entered: 10/25/2017)

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22 Oct. 27, 2017

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Defendant's unopposed motion for a fourteen-day extension of time to respond to the complaint 20 is granted. Defendant shall answer or otherwise plead to the complaint by 11/8/2017. Status hearing previously set for 11/3/2017 is stricken and reset for 12/1/2017 at 9:30 a.m. No appearance is required on 10/30/2017. Mailed notice. (mgh, ) (Entered: 10/27/2017)

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23 Nov. 8, 2017

MOTION by Defendant City Of Chicago for leave to file its Motion to Dismiss in Excess of 15 Pages Instanter (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Slagel, Allan) (Entered: 11/08/2017)

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24 Nov. 8, 2017

NOTICE of Motion by Allan T. Slagel for presentment of motion for leave to file 23 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 11/20/2017 at 09:30 AM. (Slagel, Allan) (Entered: 11/08/2017)

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25 Nov. 8, 2017

MOTION by Defendant City Of Chicago for extension of time Defendant the City of Chicago's Motion to Defer the Time to File an Answer for Good Cause Pursuant to the Standing Order Regarding the Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Project (Slagel, Allan) (Entered: 11/08/2017)

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26 Nov. 8, 2017

NOTICE of Motion by Allan T. Slagel for presentment of extension of time, 25 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 11/20/2017 at 09:30 AM. (Slagel, Allan) (Entered: 11/08/2017)

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27 Nov. 17, 2017

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Defendant The City of Chicago's Motion for leave to file its Motion to Dismiss in Excess of 15 Pages Instanter 23 and its Motion to Defer the Time to File an Answer for Good Cause Pursuant to the Standing Order Regarding the Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Project 25 are granted. Plaintiff's response to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss is due 12/18/2017. Defendant's reply is due 1/8/2018. Ruling set for 2/21/2018 at 9:30 a.m. Status hearing set for 12/1/2017 is stricken. No appearance is required on 11/20/2017. Mailed notice. (mgh, ) (Entered: 11/17/2017)

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28 Nov. 28, 2017

AMENDED complaint by ONE Northside, Communities United, Next Steps NFP, Community Renewal Society, ACLU of Illinois against City Of Chicago (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A and B)(Sheley, Karen) (Entered: 11/28/2017)

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29 Nov. 30, 2017

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0752-13853038. (Krelkamp, Jacob) (Entered: 11/30/2017)

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30 Nov. 30, 2017

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0752-13853209. (Phillips, Bradley) (Entered: 11/30/2017)

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31 Nov. 30, 2017

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0752-13853263. (Bennett, Allyson) (Entered: 11/30/2017)

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32 Dec. 7, 2017

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs ACLU of Illinois, Communities United, Community Renewal Society, Next Steps NFP, ONE Northside by Bradley Stuart Phillips (Phillips, Bradley) (Entered: 12/07/2017)

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33 Dec. 7, 2017

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs ACLU of Illinois, Communities United, Community Renewal Society, Next Steps NFP, ONE Northside by Jacob Samuel Krelkamp (Krelkamp, Jacob) (Entered: 12/07/2017)

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34 Dec. 7, 2017

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs ACLU of Illinois, Communities United, Community Renewal Society, Next Steps NFP, ONE Northside by Allyson Roz Bennett (Bennett, Allyson) (Entered: 12/07/2017)

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35 Dec. 11, 2017

MOTION by Defendant City Of Chicago to set a briefing schedule on Motion to Dismiss (JOINT MOTION) (Schieber, Jeffrey) (Entered: 12/11/2017)

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36 Dec. 11, 2017

NOTICE of Motion by Allan T. Slagel for presentment of motion by filer to set a briefing schedule 35 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 12/14/2017 at 09:30 AM. (Slagel, Allan) (Entered: 12/11/2017)

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37 Dec. 13, 2017

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Application to appear pro hac vice of Jacob S. Kreilkamp 29, Bradley S. Phillips 30, and Allyson R. Bennett 31 as counsel for Plaintiffs are granted. Parties' Joint motion to set briefing schedule on motion to dismiss 35 is granted. Defendant's Motion to Dismiss shall be filed on or before 1/2/2018. Plaintiffs to respond by 1/30/2018. Defendant to reply by 2/20/2018. Ruling before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 3/19/2018 at 9:30 a.m. No appearance required on 12/14/2017. Mailed notice. (mgh, ) (Entered: 12/13/2017)

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38 Jan. 2, 2018

MOTION by Defendant City Of Chicago for extension of time (Schaller, Rachel) (Entered: 01/02/2018)

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39 Jan. 2, 2018

NOTICE of Motion by Rachel L Schaller for presentment of extension of time 38 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 1/5/2018 at 09:30 AM. (Schaller, Rachel) (Entered: 01/02/2018)

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40 Jan. 4, 2018

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Defendant's unopposed motion for extension of time 38 is granted. Defendant's Motion to Dismiss shall be filed on or before 1/12/2018. Plaintiffs to respond by 2/20/2018. Defendant to reply by 3/13/2018. Ruling before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 4/11/2018 at 9:30 a.m. No appearance required on 1/5/2018. Mailed notice. (mgh, ) (Entered: 01/04/2018)

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41 Jan. 4, 2018

REQUEST for Clerk of Court to refund filing fee in the amount of $50.00, receipt no. 0752-13853158, (Bennett, Allyson) (Entered: 01/04/2018)

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42 Jan. 12, 2018

MOTION by Defendant City Of Chicago for leave to file excess pages instanter (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint)(Schaller, Rachel) (Entered: 01/12/2018)

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43 Jan. 12, 2018

NOTICE of Motion by Rachel L Schaller for presentment of motion for leave to file excess pages 42 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 1/24/2018 at 09:30 AM. (Schaller, Rachel) (Entered: 01/12/2018)

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44 Jan. 12, 2018

MOTION by Defendant City Of Chicago To Defer Answer (Schaller, Rachel) (Entered: 01/12/2018)

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45 Jan. 12, 2018

NOTICE of Motion by Rachel L Schaller for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 44 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 1/24/2018 at 09:30 AM. (Schaller, Rachel) (Entered: 01/12/2018)

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46 Jan. 17, 2018

RESPONSE by ACLU of Illinois, Communities United, Community Renewal Society, Next Steps NFP, ONE Northsidein Opposition to MOTION by Defendant City Of Chicago To Defer Answer 44 (Phillips, Bradley) (Entered: 01/17/2018)

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47 Jan. 22, 2018

REPLY by Defendant City Of Chicago to motion for miscellaneous relief 44 Defendant the City of Chicago's Reply in Support of Motion to Defer the Time to File an Answer Pursuant to the Standing Order Regarding the Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Project (Slagel, Allan) (Entered: 01/22/2018)

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48 Jan. 23, 2018

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Defendant's motion for leave to file its motion to dismiss the amended complaint in excess of 15 pages instanter 42 and its motion to defer the time to answer for good cause pursuant to the standing order regarding the Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Program 44 are granted. No appearance required on 1/24/2018. Mailed notice. (mgh, ) (Entered: 01/23/2018)

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49 Jan. 24, 2018

MOTION by Defendant City Of Chicago to dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A through C)(Schaller, Rachel) (Entered: 01/24/2018)

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50 Jan. 24, 2018

NOTICE by City Of Chicago re MOTION by Defendant City Of Chicago to dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint 49 (Schaller, Rachel) (Entered: 01/24/2018)

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51 Feb. 20, 2018

MOTION by Plaintiffs ACLU of Illinois, Communities United, Community Renewal Society, Next Steps NFP, ONE Northside to file instanter an opposition brief in excess of 15 pages, MOTION by Plaintiffs ACLU of Illinois, Communities United, Community Renewal Society, Next Steps NFP, ONE Northside for leave to file excess pages (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendant City of Chicago's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(B)(1) and (B)(6))(Phillips, Bradley) (Entered: 02/20/2018)

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52 Feb. 20, 2018

NOTICE of Motion by Bradley Stuart Phillips for presentment of motion to file instanter,,, motion for leave to file excess pages,, 51 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 3/1/2018 at 09:30 AM. (Phillips, Bradley) (Entered: 02/20/2018)

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53 Feb. 27, 2018

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Motion to file instanter opposition brief in excess of 15 pages 51 is granted. Mailed notice Attachments> (reg) (Entered: 02/27/2018)

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54 Feb. 27, 2018

RESPONSE by ACLU of Illinois, Communities United, Community Renewal Society, Next Steps NFP, ONE Northsidein Opposition to MOTION by Defendant City Of Chicago to dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint 49 (Phillips, Bradley) (Entered: 02/27/2018)

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55 March 9, 2018

MOTION by Defendant City Of Chicago for extension of time Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time (Babbitt, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/09/2018)

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56 March 9, 2018

NOTICE of Motion by Elizabeth Erin Babbitt for presentment of extension of time 55 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 3/14/2018 at 09:30 AM. (Babbitt, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/09/2018)

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57 March 12, 2018

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: The Court extends the briefing schedule on Defendant City of Chicago to dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint 49 as follows: Defendant to reply by 3/20/2018. Ruling is reset for 4/18/2018 at 9:30 a.m. No appearance required on 3/14/2018. Mailed notice. (mgh, ) (Entered: 03/12/2018)

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58 March 20, 2018

MOTION by Plaintiffs ACLU of Illinois, Communities United, Community Renewal Society, Next Steps NFP, ONE Northside to stay regarding MOTION by Defendant City Of Chicago to dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint 49 (JOINT MOTION) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Muse, Kathryn) (Entered: 03/20/2018)

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59 March 20, 2018

NOTICE of Motion by Kathryn Hunt Muse for presentment of motion to stay, 58 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 3/28/2018 at 09:30 AM. (Muse, Kathryn) (Entered: 03/20/2018)

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60 March 26, 2018

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Parties' joint motion to stay proceedings and discovery 58 is granted. Defendant City of Chicago to dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint 49 is withdrawn. This case is stayed until further order of the court. Status hearing set for 6/29/2018 at 9:30 a.m. No appearance required on 3/28/2018 or 4/18/2018. Mailed notice. (mgh, ) (Entered: 03/26/2018)

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61 March 26, 2018

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: The previous Minute Entry doc. # 60 is amended to reflect that, Defendant City of Chicago's motion to dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint 49 is withdrawn without prejudice. In all other respects, the order remains unchanged. Mailed notice. (mgh, ) (Entered: 03/26/2018)

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62 June 26, 2018

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Status hearing previously set for 6/29/2018 is reset for 7/23/2018 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice. (mgh, ) (Entered: 06/26/2018)

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63 July 23, 2018

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Status hearing held on 7/23/2018 and continued to 9/19/2018 at 9:45 a.m. Mailed notice. (mgh, ) (Entered: 07/23/2018)

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64 Aug. 9, 2018

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on 7-23-18 before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo. Order Number: 31549. Court Reporter Contact Information: Sandra M. Mullin, Sandra_Mullin@ilnd.uscourts.gov, 312-554-8244. IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 8/30/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/10/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/7/2018. (Mullin, Sandra) (Entered: 08/09/2018)

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65 Sept. 12, 2018

STATUS Report Joint Status Report by ACLU of Illinois, Communities United, Community Renewal Society, Next Steps NFP, ONE Northside (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Muse, Kathryn) (Entered: 09/12/2018)

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66 Sept. 17, 2018

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Status hearing previously set for 9/19/2018 is reset for 9/21/2018 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice. (mgh, ) (Entered: 09/17/2018)

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67 Sept. 21, 2018

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Status hearing held on 9/21/2018 and continued to 11/07/2018 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice. (jjr, ) (Entered: 09/21/2018)

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68 Nov. 5, 2018

STATUS Report (JOINT, SECOND) by ACLU of Illinois, Communities United, Community Renewal Society, Next Steps NFP, ONE Northside (Muse, Kathryn) (Entered: 11/05/2018)

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69 Nov. 7, 2018

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Status hearing held on 11/7/2018 and continued to 12/17/2018 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice. (mgh, ) (Entered: 11/07/2018)

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70 Dec. 17, 2018

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Status hearing held on 12/17/2018 and continued to 2/7/2019 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice. (mgh, ) (Entered: 12/17/2018)

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71 Feb. 7, 2019

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Status hearing held on 2/7/2019 and continued to 2/25/2019 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice. (mgh, ) (Entered: 02/08/2019)

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72 Feb. 22, 2019

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: In light of parties' report of settlement negotiations, the status hearing set for 2/25/2019 is stricken and reset to 3/18/2019 at 9:30 a.m. by agreement. Mailed notice. (mgh, ) (Entered: 02/22/2019)

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73 March 14, 2019

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: At the parties request and by agreement, status hearing previously set for 3/18/2019 is stricken and reset to 4/29/2019 at 9:30 a.m. If a stipulation to dismiss is submitted in advance of that date, no one needs to appear. Mailed notice. (mgh, ) (Entered: 03/14/2019)

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74 April 26, 2019

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Parties report that they are still engaged in productive settlement negotiations. At the parties request and by agreement, status hearing previously set for 4/29/2019 is stricken and reset to 5/17/2019 at 9:30 a.m. If a stipulation to dismiss is submitted in advance of that date, no one needs to appear. Mailed notice. (mgh, ) (Entered: 04/26/2019)

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75 May 16, 2019

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Status hearing is reset for 5/23/2019 at 9:30 a.m. No appearance required on 5/17/2019. Mailed notice. (mgh, ) (Entered: 05/16/2019)

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76 May 17, 2019

STIPULATION of Dismissal (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Release and Settlement Agreement)(Muse, Kathryn) (Entered: 05/17/2019)

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77 May 22, 2019

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: A stipulation of dismissal has been filed, the Court retains jurisdiction to enforce the terms of the parties' settlement agreement. The dismissal without prejudice will automatically convert to a dismissal with prejudice unless a motion to reinstate has been filed on or before 8/21/2019. All pending dates and motions are terminated as moot. Civil case terminated.Mailed notice. (mgh, ) (Entered: 05/22/2019)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Illinois

Case Type(s):

Policing

Disability Rights

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 4, 2017

Closing Date: May 22, 2019

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Organizations serving and representing Black and Latino communities in Chicago.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU Affiliates (any)

NDRN/Protection & Advocacy Organizations

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

City

City of Chicago

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12111 et seq.

State law

Constitutional Clause(s):

Unreasonable search and seizure

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Illinois 1:17-cv-07151

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Findings Letter/Report

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Issues

General/Misc.:

Assault/abuse by staff

Failure to discipline

Failure to supervise

Failure to train

Incident/accident reporting & investigations

Juveniles

Pattern or Practice

Racial profiling

Search policies

Disability and Disability Rights:

Disability, unspecified

Mental Illness, Unspecified

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Impact

Disparate Treatment

Discrimination Basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Race discrimination

Affected National Origin/Ethnicity(s):

Hispanic

Affected Race(s):

Black

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Over/Unlawful Detention (facilities)

Policing:

Excessive force

Improper treatment of mentally ill suspects

Inadequate citizen complaint investigations and procedures

Recommended Citation