Case: Monroe v. Baldwin

3:18-cv-00156 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois

Filed Date: Jan. 31, 2018

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Case Summary

On January 31, 2018, five transgender women housed in Illinois men’s prisons brought a class action suit against the governor of Illinois, the Director of the Illinois Department of Corrections (“IDOC”), IDOC’s Chief of Health Services, its Statewide Mental Health Supervisor, and two members of its Gender Identity Disorder (“GID”) Committee (GID is now clinically referred to as Gender Dysphoria). The case was assigned to Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel in the United States District Court for …

On January 31, 2018, five transgender women housed in Illinois men’s prisons brought a class action suit against the governor of Illinois, the Director of the Illinois Department of Corrections (“IDOC”), IDOC’s Chief of Health Services, its Statewide Mental Health Supervisor, and two members of its Gender Identity Disorder (“GID”) Committee (GID is now clinically referred to as Gender Dysphoria). The case was assigned to Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.

Represented by the ACLU of Illinois and private counsel, the plaintiffs alleged that their placement in men's prisons and the conditions they faced there violated the Eighth Amendment. The plaintiffs sought class certification, preliminary and permanent injunctions, development of revised policies to eliminate the substantial risk of serious harm to the plaintiffs and members of the class, and attorneys' fees. The complaint also requested that the court retain jurisdiction pending full compliance.

The complaint further alleged that transgender women incarcerated in IDOC facilities experienced long wait times for approval for hormone replacement therapy (“HRT”), despite unquestioned Gender Dysphoria diagnoses. This caused mental health crises, including self-harm and suicide attempts. For the incarcerated women who, after prolonged waits, had received HRT treatment plans, the dosage provided was too low and not therapeutically appropriate in light of World Professional Association for Transgender Health standards. One woman was housed in administrative segregation for a prolonged period and was only allowed contact with the general population after ceasing HRT. The women were denied clothing and grooming articles consistent with their gender identity, appropriate mental health care, appropriate bloodwork and laboratory testing, opportunities for social transition, and gender-affirming surgery.

The governor of Illinois filed a motion to dismiss the claims against him on March 27, 2018. On November 30, 2018, the court granted the governor’s motion, leaving all claims against the remaining defendants intact. 

The plaintiffs moved for a preliminary injunction and class certification on May 2, 2019. The court granted the plaintiffs’ motion on December 19, 2019, and later amended the contents of the preliminary injunction on March 4, 2020. The final preliminary injunction required IDOC to create a new policy regarding the provision of medical care to transgender prisoners. Specifically, it required IDOC to change its practice of having a board of non-experts, “the GID Committee,” make decisions on behalf of incarcerated transgender people. The court further required IDOC to propose a plan that provided incarcerated people with clinicians who were qualified to treat Gender Dysphoria, access to basic care like HRT, and items to facilitate social transition. Finally, the court required IDOC to report any steps taken to train staff on transgender issues. The court also certified a class of “all prisoners in the custody of IDOC who have requested evaluation or treatment for gender dysphoria.”

On December 2, 2020, IDOC officials moved for summary judgment. The court denied this motion on February 4, 2021. Judge Rosenstengel held that a genuine dispute of material fact remained as to whether IDOC acted with “deliberate indifference” toward the incarcerated women’s serious medical needs. The court extended the preliminary injunction twice more, on August 9, 2021, and February 7, 2022.

The court appointed two special monitors (a medical doctor and a marriage and family therapist) to oversee IDOC’s compliance with the injunction on April 5 and May 10, 2022.

On November 14, 2022, the plaintiffs moved for a finding of contempt, alleging that IDOC failed to comply with the injunctive orders. The court ordered IDOC on January 24, 2023, to designate someone within its ranks to act as a point-of-contact with the court-appointed special monitors and counsel. On April 4, 2023, the court ordered that “point person” to participate in meetings with counsel and the special monitors.

On May 31, 2023, IDOC moved to vacate these orders and stay compliance with the preliminary injunction. IDOC argued that by extending the preliminary injunction multiple times without a finding of unconstitutional conduct, the court violated the Prison Litigation Reform Act, which states that preliminary injunctions must expire after 90 days if the court does not find unconstitutional conduct. The district court denied the motion to vacate on November, 16, 2023. In the same order, the court held that IDOC was in contempt of the injunction, but declined to impose sanctions due to confusion over whether the preliminary injunction had expired.

On July 14, 2023, the plaintiffs moved to transfer the class members out of Pinckneyville Correctional Center. On November 16, 2023, Judge Rosenstengel granted the motion in part, ordering that IDOC evaluate the transfer requests based on a criteria set out by a transfer coordinator as well as each individual’s gender identity and gender dysphoria.

On December 14, 2023, IDOC filed a notice of appeal to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. In defendant-appellant’s brief, filed February 23, 2024, IDOC asked that the November 2023 judgment and finding of contempt be vacated for procedural and substantive errors made by the district court. Defendant-appellants also claimed that the February 2022 preliminary injunction expired after 90 days and, thus, subsequent enforcement orders issued in January, April, and May 2023 should be vacated.

On January 9, 2024, plaintiffs moved for transfer of class members out of Menard Correctional Center. 

Defendants moved to stay the case pending appeal on December 29, 2023. On August 6, 2024, Judge Rosenstengel granted in part IDOC’s motion to stay the case pending appeal. The district court declined to stay the case, but granted the request to stay consideration of Plaintiff’s motion for transfer from Menard Correctional Center, filed in January 2024.

On December 5, 2024, Seventh Circuit vacated all existing injunctions, remanded the action for further proceedings, and dismissed IDOC’s appeal against the finding of contempt. Judge David F. Hamilton of the Seventh Circuit held that the District Court’s preliminary injunction, issued on February 7, 2022, automatically expired after 90 days. Under 18 U.S.C.A. § 3626, the injunction no longer had any legal effect because the court never extended the preliminary injunction. Judge David F. Hamilton also held that the District Court's order finding officials in civil contempt was not a final appealable order.

As a result of the Seventh Circuit decision, on January 13, 2025, the district court denied as moot both parties’ pending motions for attorney fees and, on January 22, 2025, denied as moot with leave to refile plaintiff’s motion to transfer class member out of Menard Correctional Center.

The case was ongoing as of February 5, 2025.

Summary Authors

Alex Moody (3/5/2020)

Sophia Acker (10/31/2023)

Marisa London (1/31/2025)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/8052524/parties/monroe-v-rauner/


Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Attorney, Brent P.

Attorney, Alexis Picard,

Attorney, Mason Strand,

Attorney for Defendant
Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Akindele, Oluwole (Illinois)

Attorney, Howard S.

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

3:18-cv-00156

Docket

Monroe v. Rauner

March 4, 2020

March 4, 2020

Docket
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Complaint

Monroe v. Rauner

Jan. 31, 2018

Jan. 31, 2018

Complaint
96

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Memorandum and Order

Monroe v. Rauner

Nov. 30, 2018

Nov. 30, 2018

Order/Opinion

2018 WL 6259248

186

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Memorandum and Order

Dec. 19, 2019

Dec. 19, 2019

Order/Opinion

424 F.Supp.3d 526

212

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Amended Preliminary Injunction

Monroe v. Meeks

March 4, 2020

March 4, 2020

Order/Opinion
213

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Memorandum and Order

Monroe v. Meeks

March 4, 2020

March 4, 2020

Order/Opinion

335 F.R.D. 201

252

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Memorandum and Order

Monroe v. Jeffreys

Feb. 4, 2021

Feb. 4, 2021

Order/Opinion

2021 WL 391229

331

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Memorandum and Order

Monroe v. Meeks

Aug. 9, 2021

Aug. 9, 2021

Order/Opinion
332

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Preliminary Injunction

Monroe v. Meeks

Aug. 9, 2021

Aug. 9, 2021

Order/Opinion
370

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Memorandum and Order

Monroe v. Meeks

Dec. 13, 2021

Dec. 13, 2021

Order/Opinion

2021 WL 5882129

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/8052524/monroe-v-rauner/

Last updated Aug. 4, 2025, 1:20 p.m.

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1 Jan. 31, 2018

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0754-3463190.), filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons to Bruce Rauner, # 3 Summons to John Baldwin, # 4 Summons to Steve Meeks, # 5 Summons to Melvin Hinton)(Heinz, Jordan) (Entered: 01/31/2018)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons to Bruce Rauner

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3 Summons to John Baldwin

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4 Summons to Steve Meeks

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5 Summons to Melvin Hinton

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2 Jan. 31, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by Jordan M. Heinz on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Heinz, Jordan) (Entered: 01/31/2018)

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3 Feb. 1, 2018

Notice of Judge Assignment. Judge David R. Herndon assigned. All future documents must bear case number 18-156-DRH. (dmw2) (Entered: 02/01/2018)

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4 Feb. 1, 2018

ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Plaintiffs are prisoners in the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections. Represented by counsel, they bring this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983, on behalf of themselves and other similarly situated inmates, and have prepaid the $400 filing fee. The named Plaintiffs are currently in various institutions both within and outside the Southern District of Illinois; those located in this District are Kuykendall (Menard Correctional Center), and Reed (Lawrence Correctional Center). Plaintiffs identify themselves as transgender women, and have sought evaluation and/or treatment for gender dysphoria during their IDOC custody. They allege that the IDOC has denied and/or delayed evaluation and medically necessary treatment and accommodations for their gender dysphoria, causing them to suffer physical and psychological distress, including self-harm and suicide attempts. They contend that incarceration under these conditions violates their Eighth Amendment rights. They seek class action certification, and declaratory and injunctive relief. Under 28 U.S.C. ยง 1915A, the Court is required to conduct a prompt threshold review of the Complaint. Accepting Plaintiffs' allegations as true, the Court finds that Plaintiffs have articulated a colorable federal cause of action against Defendants for violations of their constitutional rights. Accordingly, pursuant to Local Rule 72.1(a)(2), this action is REFERRED to a United States Magistrate Judge for further pre-trial proceedings. Further, this entire matter shall be REFERRED to the United States Magistrate Judge for disposition, pursuant to Local Rule 72.2(b)(2) and 28 U.S.C. ยง 636(c), if all parties consent to such a referral. Counsel for Plaintiffs may initiate service without further delay. Defendants are ORDERED to timely file an appropriate responsive pleading to the Complaint and shall not waive filing a reply pursuant to 42 U.S.C. ยง 1997e(g). Signed by Judge David R. Herndon on 2/1/2018. (tjk)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 02/01/2018)

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5 Feb. 2, 2018

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Catherine L. Fitzpatrick $200 fee paid,receipt number 0754-3465984 by on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Fitzpatrick, Catherine) (Entered: 02/02/2018)

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6 Feb. 2, 2018

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Megan M. New $200 fee paid,receipt number 0754-3466020 by on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (New, Megan) (Entered: 02/02/2018)

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7 Feb. 2, 2018

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Scott H. Lerner $200 fee paid,receipt number 0754-3466074 by on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Lerner, Scott) (Entered: 02/02/2018)

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8 Feb. 2, 2018

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Amelia H. Bailey $200 fee paid,receipt number 0754-3466090 by on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Bailey, Amelia) (Entered: 02/02/2018)

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9 Feb. 2, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by John A. Knight on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Knight, John) (Entered: 02/02/2018)

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10 Feb. 5, 2018

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Timothy C. Pickert $200 fee paid,receipt number 0754-3466842 by on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Pickert, Timothy) (Entered: 02/05/2018)

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11 Feb. 5, 2018

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Matthew John Smart $200 fee paid,receipt number 0754-3466851 by on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Smart, Matthew) (Entered: 02/05/2018)

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12 Feb. 5, 2018

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Erica B. Zolner $200 fee paid,receipt number 0754-3467202 by on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Zolner, Erica) (Entered: 02/05/2018)

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13 Feb. 5, 2018

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Sydney L. Schneider $200 fee paid,receipt number 0754-3467215 by on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Schneider, Sydney) (Entered: 02/05/2018)

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14 Feb. 5, 2018

Summons Issued as to John Baldwin, Melvin Hinton, Steve Meeks, Bruce Rauner. (cjo) (Entered: 02/05/2018)

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15 Feb. 5, 2018

ORDER granting 5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Catherine L. Fitzpatrick ; granting 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Megan M. New ; granting 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Scott H. Lerner ; granting 8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Amelia H. Bailey on behalf of plaintiffs. (cjo)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 02/05/2018)

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16 Feb. 5, 2018

ORDER granting 10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Timothy C. Pickert ; granting 11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Matthew John Smart ; granting 12 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Erica B. Zolner; granting 13 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Sydney L. Schneider on behalf of plaintiffs.(cjo)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 02/05/2018)

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17 Feb. 6, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by Catherine L. Fitzpatrick on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Fitzpatrick, Catherine) (Entered: 02/06/2018)

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18 Feb. 6, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by Megan M. New on behalf of All Plaintiffs (New, Megan) (Entered: 02/06/2018)

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19 Feb. 6, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by Scott H. Lerner on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Lerner, Scott) (Entered: 02/06/2018)

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20 Feb. 6, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by Amelia H. Bailey on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Bailey, Amelia) (Entered: 02/06/2018)

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21 Feb. 6, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by Timothy C. Pickert on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Pickert, Timothy) (Entered: 02/06/2018)

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22 Feb. 6, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew John Smart on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Smart, Matthew) (Entered: 02/06/2018)

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23 Feb. 6, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by Erica B. Zolner on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Zolner, Erica) (Entered: 02/06/2018)

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24 Feb. 6, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by Sydney L. Schneider on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Schneider, Sydney) (Entered: 02/06/2018)

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25 Feb. 12, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by Ghirlandi Guidetti on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Guidetti, Ghirlandi) (Entered: 02/12/2018)

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26 Feb. 12, 2018

SUMMONS Returned Executed by All Plaintiffs. Bruce Rauner served on 2/7/2018, answer due 2/28/2018. (Heinz, Jordan) (Entered: 02/12/2018)

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27 Feb. 12, 2018

SUMMONS Returned Executed by All Plaintiffs. John Baldwin served on 2/7/2018, answer due 2/28/2018. (Heinz, Jordan) (Entered: 02/12/2018)

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28 Feb. 12, 2018

SUMMONS Returned Executed by All Plaintiffs. Steve Meeks served on 2/7/2018, answer due 2/28/2018. (Heinz, Jordan) (Entered: 02/12/2018)

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29 Feb. 12, 2018

SUMMONS Returned Executed by All Plaintiffs. Melvin Hinton served on 2/7/2018, answer due 2/28/2018. (Heinz, Jordan) (Entered: 02/12/2018)

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30 Feb. 14, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by Kyle Rockershousen on behalf of John Baldwin, Steve Meeks (Rockershousen, Kyle) (Entered: 02/14/2018)

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31 Feb. 14, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by Kyle Rockershousen on behalf of Melvin Hinton (Rockershousen, Kyle) (Entered: 02/14/2018)

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32 Feb. 16, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph E. Okon on behalf of John Baldwin, Melvin Hinton, Steve Meeks (Okon, Joseph) (Entered: 02/16/2018)

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33 Feb. 28, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by Kyle Rockershousen on behalf of Bruce Rauner (Rockershousen, Kyle) (Entered: 02/28/2018)

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34 Feb. 28, 2018

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading to Plaintiffs' Complaint by John Baldwin, Melvin Hinton, Steve Meeks, Bruce Rauner. (Rockershousen, Kyle) (Entered: 02/28/2018)

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35 March 1, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas E. Kennedy, III on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Kennedy, Thomas) (Entered: 03/01/2018)

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36 March 1, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by Sarah Jane Hunt on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Hunt, Sarah) (Entered: 03/01/2018)

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37 March 2, 2018

ORDER GRANTING 34 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading to Plaintiffs' Complaint filed by Melvin Hinton, Bruce Rauner, Steve Meeks, John Baldwin. John Baldwin answer due 3/28/2018; Melvin Hinton answer due 3/28/2018; Steve Meeks answer due 3/28/2018; Bruce Rauner answer due 3/28/2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 3/2/2018. (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 03/02/2018)

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38 March 5, 2018

MOTION for Protective Order by John Baldwin, Melvin Hinton, Steve Meeks, Bruce Rauner. (Rockershousen, Kyle) (Entered: 03/05/2018)

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39 March 12, 2018

PROTECTIVE ORDER (HIPAA). Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 3/12/2018. (sgp) (Entered: 03/12/2018)

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40 March 26, 2018

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by All Plaintiffs. (Pickert, Timothy) (Entered: 03/26/2018)

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41 March 27, 2018

MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Bruce Rauner. Responses due by 4/30/2018 (Rockershousen, Kyle) (Entered: 03/27/2018)

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42 March 28, 2018

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading to Plaintiffs' Complaint by John Baldwin, Melvin Hinton, Steve Meeks. (Rockershousen, Kyle) (Entered: 03/28/2018)

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43 April 2, 2018

ORDER granting 40 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Timothy C. Pickert terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 4/2/2018. (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 04/02/2018)

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44 April 2, 2018

ORDER GRANTING 42 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading to Plaintiffs' Complaint filed by Melvin Hinton, Steve Meeks, John Baldwin. John Baldwin answer due 4/11/2018; Melvin Hinton answer due 4/11/2018; Steve Meeks answer due 4/11/2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 4/2/2018. (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 04/02/2018)

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45 April 2, 2018

ORDER: Telephonic Scheduling Conference set for 4/19/2018 at 1:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson. Defendants to initiate the conference call. Parties shall submit a joint schedule, or individual schedules if there is no agreement, by April 12, 2018 using the Joint Report of Parties form located on the Court's webpage. Parties shall submit their proposed schedule by email and shall anticipate an April 2020 trial date. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 4/2/2018. (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 04/02/2018)

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46 April 11, 2018

Third MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by John Baldwin, Melvin Hinton, Steve Meeks. (Rockershousen, Kyle) (Entered: 04/11/2018)

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47 April 11, 2018

ORDER GRANTING 46 Third MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, filed by Melvin Hinton, Steve Meeks, John Baldwin., John Baldwin answer due 4/18/2018; Melvin Hinton answer due 4/18/2018; Steve Meeks answer due 4/18/2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 4/11/2018. (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 04/11/2018)

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48 April 18, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by Lisa A. Cook on behalf of John Baldwin, Melvin Hinton, Steve Meeks, Bruce Rauner (Cook, Lisa) (Entered: 04/18/2018)

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49 April 18, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher L. Higgerson on behalf of John Baldwin, Melvin Hinton, Steve Meeks, Bruce Rauner (Higgerson, Christopher) (Entered: 04/18/2018)

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50 April 18, 2018

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, and Affirmative Defenses by John Baldwin, Melvin Hinton, Steve Meeks.(Rockershousen, Kyle) (Entered: 04/18/2018)

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51 April 20, 2018

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson: Telephonic Scheduling Conference held on 4/19/2018. Attorneys Knight, Guidetti, Smart, New, Higgeson, Rockershousen, Cook, and Okon for their respective clients. Scheduling Order to issue.(Court Reporter n/a.) (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 04/20/2018)

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52 April 24, 2018

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Austin B. Stephenson $200 fee paid,receipt number 0754-3545069 by on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Stephenson, Austin) (Entered: 04/24/2018)

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53 April 25, 2018

ORDER granting 52 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Attorney Austin B. Stephenson on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (cjo)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 04/25/2018)

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54 April 25, 2018

NOTICE of Appearance by Austin B. Stephenson on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Stephenson, Austin) (Entered: 04/25/2018)

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55 April 26, 2018

RESPONSE in Opposition re 41 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by All Plaintiffs. (Lerner, Scott) (Entered: 04/26/2018)

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56 April 30, 2018

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Submit Proposed Discovery Plan for Electronically Stored Information by John Baldwin, Melvin Hinton, Steve Meeks. (Rockershousen, Kyle) (Entered: 04/30/2018)

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57 May 7, 2018

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to Submit Proposed Discovery Plan for Electronically Stored Information by John Baldwin, Melvin Hinton, Steve Meeks. (Rockershousen, Kyle) (Entered: 05/07/2018)

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58 May 8, 2018

ORDER MOOTING 56 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Submit Proposed Discovery Plan for Electronically Stored Information filed by Melvin Hinton, Steve Meeks, John Baldwin and GRANTING 57 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to Submit Proposed Discovery Plan for Electronically Stored Information filed by Melvin Hinton, Steve Meeks, John Baldwin. Proposed ESI protocol due by May 14, 2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 5/8/2018. (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 05/08/2018)

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59 May 8, 2018

SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 12/2/2019. Dispositive Motions due by 12/16/2019.Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 5/4/2018. (jmp) Modified on 5/9/2018 (cjo). (Entered: 05/08/2018)

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60 May 8, 2018

ORDER REGARDING DISCOVERY. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 5/4/2018. (jmp) (Entered: 05/08/2018)

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61 May 8, 2018

ORDER AND NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Settlement Conference set for 10/8/2019 at 9:00 AM in East St. Louis Courthouse before Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson.(jmp) (Entered: 05/08/2018)

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62 May 9, 2018

NOTICE OF MODIFICATION re 59 Scheduling Order. Clerk's office to modify the docket text to reflect the judge's signature date as indicated on the.pdf.(cjo)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 05/09/2018)

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63 May 14, 2018

Third MOTION for Extension of Time to Submit Proposed Discovery Plan for Electronically Stored Information (Agreed) by John Baldwin, Melvin Hinton, Steve Meeks. (Rockershousen, Kyle) (Entered: 05/14/2018)

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64 June 8, 2018

ORDER GRANTING 63 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 6/8/2018. (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 06/08/2018)

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65 June 11, 2018

ESI PROTOCOL. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 6/11/2018. (sgp) (Entered: 06/11/2018)

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66 July 10, 2018

MOTION for status by John Finnegan.. (jaj) (Entered: 07/10/2018)

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67 July 13, 2018

ORDER MOOTING 66 Motion for Status. Plaintiffs are represented by counsel. Mr. Finnegan is directed to contact class counsel to determine the status of this matter. John A. Knight, Roger Baldwin Foundation of ACLU, Inc., ACLU of Illinois, 150 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60601. Clerk shall send this Order to Mr. Finnegan at the address listed. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 7/13/2018. (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 07/13/2018)

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68 July 13, 2018

ORDER re 1 Complaint, filed by Lydia Helena Vision, Marilyn Melendez, Sora Kuykendall, Ebony Stamps, Sasha Reed, Janiah Monroe: Plaintiffs filed this purported class action on behalf of themselves and other inmates who require evaluation or treatment for gender dysphoria. In filing this suit, Plaintiffs have elected to use their chosen names. These names, however, may not be their legal names or the name used by the Illinois Department of Corrections. Plaintiff are accordingly ORDERED to file a notice with the Court indicating their true, legal names, in addition to the IDOC number, by July 20, 2018. Upon receipt of the Notice, the Clerk of Court shall modify the docket to reflect the true names of Defendants and to indicate, as an AKA, their chosen names. Formal amendment of the pleadings will not be required. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 7/13/2018. (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 07/13/2018)

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July 17, 2018

Notice (see document #68) due by 7/20/2018. (cjo) (Entered: 07/17/2018)

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July 17, 2018

Notice (see document #68) due by 7/20/2018. (cjo)

69 July 20, 2018

NOTICE by All Plaintiffs re 68 Order,,, Notice and Response to July 13, 2018 Minute Order (Lerner, Scott) (Entered: 07/20/2018)

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70 July 24, 2018

ORDER VACATING IN PART 68 and re 69 Notice (Other) filed by Lydia Helena Vision, Marilyn Melendez, Sora Kuykendall, Ebony Stamps, Sasha Reed, Janiah Monroe: No further action shall be taken by the Clerk to modify the docket sheet in this matter at this time. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 7/24/2018. (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 07/24/2018)

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71 Aug. 3, 2018

MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by John Baldwin, Melvin Hinton, Steve Meeks, Bruce Rauner. (Rockershousen, Kyle) (Entered: 08/03/2018)

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72 Aug. 3, 2018

RESPONSE to Motion re 71 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Lerner, Scott) (Entered: 08/03/2018)

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73 Aug. 14, 2018

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by All Plaintiffs. (Bailey, Amelia) (Entered: 08/14/2018)

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74 Aug. 17, 2018

ORDER GRANTING 73 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Amelia H. Bailey terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 8/17/2018. (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 08/17/2018)

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75 Aug. 17, 2018

ORDER GRANTING 71 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. Over Plaintiff's objections, Defendants are granted the requested extension to August 13, 2018. The Court assumes the discovery responses have been served. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 8/17/2018.(sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 08/17/2018)

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76 Sept. 17, 2018

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by All Plaintiffs. (Smart, Matthew) (Entered: 09/17/2018)

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77 Sept. 26, 2018

ORDER GRANTING 76 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Matthew John Smart terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 9/26/2018. (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 09/26/2018)

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78 Oct. 1, 2018

Joint MOTION for Protective Order by All Plaintiffs. (Lerner, Scott) (Entered: 10/01/2018)

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79 Oct. 9, 2018

ORDER: Plaintiffs have indicated that there is a discovery dispute as to requests to produce served in May 2018. Plaintiffs to email to chambers the disputed discovery requests and responses. Telephonic Discovery Dispute Conference set for 10/11/2018 at 3:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson. Plaintiffs to initiate the conference call. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 10/9/2018. (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 10/09/2018)

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80 Oct. 11, 2018

MOTION to Stay Discovery as to Defendant Rauner by Bruce Rauner. (Rockershousen, Kyle) (Entered: 10/11/2018)

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81 Oct. 11, 2018

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson: Telephonic Discovery Dispute Conference held on 10/11/2018. Attorneys Stephenson, Lerner, and Sam Rose for Plaintiffs and attorneys Rockershousen and Okon for Defendants. Court heard argument on Plaintiff's requests to produce served in May 2018 and ESI discovery. Additional discovery dispute conference set for 10/18/18 at 2:00 p.m. Order to issue. (Court Reporter n/a.) (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 10/11/2018)

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82 Oct. 11, 2018

NOTICE of Hearing: Telephonic Discovery Dispute Conference set for 10/18/2018 at 2:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson. All counsel who shall appear shall ensure that they have entered on the case prior to the conference. Plaintiffs to initiate the conference call.(sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 10/11/2018)

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83 Oct. 17, 2018

Joint MOTION for Protective Order by All Plaintiffs. (Lerner, Scott) (Entered: 10/17/2018)

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84 Oct. 18, 2018

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson: Telephonic Discovery Dispute Conference held on 10/18/2018. Attorneys Lerner, Stephenson, and Rose for Plaintiffs and attorneys Okon, Higgerson, and Rockershousen for Defendants. Order to issue. (Court Reporter n/a.) (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 10/18/2018)

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85 Oct. 18, 2018

STRICKEN - ORDER: Pursuant to the discovery dispute conference held on this day, the following his hereby ORDERED. Defendants shall produce ESI documents (subject to privilege) responsive to discovery requests within 30 days of the date of this Order. The Court, having reviewed the motion for protective Order and finding good cause pursuant to Rule 26(c), shall enter the same by separate docket entry. As such, the 78 Joint MOTION for Protective Order filed by Lydia Helena Vision, Marilyn Melendez, Sora Kuykendall, Ebony Stamps, Sasha Reed, Janiah Monroe is deemed MOOT and the 83 Joint MOTION for Protective Order filed by Lydia Helena Vision, Marilyn Melendez, Sora Kuykendall, Ebony Stamps, Sasha Reed, Janiah Monroe is GRANTED. A telephonic Status Conference is hereby SET for 11/19/2018 at 1:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson. Plaintiffs to initiate the conference call. Parties should be prepared to discuss any additional outstanding discovery disputes and the status of ESI discovery. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 10/18/2018. (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. Modified on 10/19/2018 (cjo). (Entered: 10/18/2018)

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86 Oct. 18, 2018

NOTICE STRIKING ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS striking 85 Order. Document to be refiled. (jmp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 10/18/2018)

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87 Oct. 18, 2018

ORDER: Pursuant to the discovery dispute conference held on this day, the following his hereby ORDERED. Defendants shall produce ESI documents (subject to privilege) responsive to discovery requests within 30 days of the date of this Order. The Court, having reviewed the motion for protective Order and finding good cause pursuant to Rule 26(c), shall enter the same by separate docket entry (parties shall note changes). As such, the 78 Joint MOTION for Protective Order filed by Lydia Helena Vision, Marilyn Melendez, Sora Kuykendall, Ebony Stamps, Sasha Reed, Janiah Monroe is deemed MOOT and the 83 Joint MOTION for Protective Order filed by Lydia Helena Vision, Marilyn Melendez, Sora Kuykendall, Ebony Stamps, Sasha Reed, Janiah Monroe is GRANTED IN PART. A telephonic Status Conference is hereby SET for 11/19/2018 at 1:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson. Plaintiffs to initiate the conference call. Parties should be prepared to discuss any additional outstanding discovery disputes and the status of ESI discovery. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 10/18/2018. (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 10/18/2018)

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88 Oct. 18, 2018

PROTECTIVE ORDER (parties will note changes to paragraphs 2 and 3). Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 10/18/2018. (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 10/18/2018)

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89 Oct. 25, 2018

RESPONSE in Opposition re 80 MOTION to Stay Discovery as to Defendant Rauner filed by All Plaintiffs. (Lerner, Scott) (Entered: 10/25/2018)

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90 Nov. 1, 2018

NOTICE of Hearing: In person Discovery Dispute Conference set for 11/9/2018 at 10:00 AM in East St. Louis Courthouse before Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson. Parties should be prepared to discuss on-going issues related to medical records, ESI discovery, and any other discovery disputes that have arisen. (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 11/01/2018)

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91 Nov. 9, 2018

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 80 MOTION to Stay Discovery as to Defendant Rauner filed by Bruce Rauner, 41 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Bruce Rauner. Objections to R&R due by 11/29/2018. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 11/9/2018. (sgp) (Entered: 11/09/2018)

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92 Nov. 14, 2018

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson: Discovery Dispute Conference held on 11/9/2018. Attorneys Lerner and Hunt for Plaintiffs and attorney Higgerson for Defendants. Court heard argument on discovery dispute. Text Order to issue. (Court Reporter n/a.) (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 11/14/2018)

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93 Nov. 14, 2018

ORDER re 92 Discovery Dispute Conference: Defendants shall produce medical records of IDOC inmates who may be potential class members pursuant to the Protective Order by December 7, 2018. Defendants indicated that they will be producing medical records of Plaintiffs forthwith. In light of the discussion on ESI and the search term "trans" resulting in a significant amount of false hits, the word "trans" (as a standalone term) is stricken from the search terms list. The parties indicate that they are in agreement as to other search terms. ESI Documents responsive to discovery requests shall be served by December 7, 2018. Parties shall contact the Court promptly if additional discovery disputes arise. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 11/14/2018. (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 11/14/2018)

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94 Nov. 16, 2018

ORDER: In light of this Court's Orders on discovery, the status conference set for 11/19/18 is hereby CANCELLED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 11/16/2018. (sgp)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 11/16/2018)

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95 Nov. 20, 2018

OBJECTION to 91 Report and Recommendations by All Plaintiffs. (Lerner, Scott) (Entered: 11/20/2018)

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96 Nov. 30, 2018

ORDER granting 41 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; finding as moot 80 Motion to Stay; adopting in part Report and Recommendations re 91 . The Court DISMISSES without prejudice defendant Rauner. See Memorandum and Order for details. Signed by Judge David R. Herndon on 11/29/2018. (klh) (Entered: 11/30/2018)

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97 Nov. 30, 2018

AMENDED Memorandum and ORDER granting 41 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; finding as moot 80 Motion to Stay; and adopting Report and Recommendations 91 . The Court DISMISSES with prejudice defendant Rauner. The Court DIRECTS the Clerk of the Court to enter judgment reflecting the same at the close of the case. See Memorandum and Order for details. Further, the Court VACATES the November 29, 2018 96 Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, Order on Motion to Stay, and Order on Report and Recommendations. Signed by Judge David R. Herndon on 11/30/2018. (klh) (Entered: 11/30/2018)

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98 Dec. 7, 2018

MOTION for Extension of Time by Melvin Hinton, Steve Meeks. (Okon, Joseph) (Entered: 12/07/2018)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Illinois

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Transgender Healthcare Access Cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 31, 2018

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Five transgender woman housed in men's prison in Illinois, on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU Affiliates (any)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

State

Illinois Department of Corrections

Defendant Type(s):

Corrections

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Other Dockets:

Southern District of Illinois 3:18-cv-00156

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit 23-03371

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Granted:

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Monitoring

Monitor/Master

Preliminary relief granted

Reporting

Order Duration: 2019 - 2022

Issues

General/Misc.:

Classification / placement

Conditions of confinement

Pattern or Practice

Disability and Disability Rights:

Reasonable Accommodations

Discrimination Basis:

Gender identity

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Female

Transgender

LGBTQ+:

LGBTQ+

Medical/Mental Health Care:

Gender-affirming care

Medical care, general

Medication, administration of

Mental health care, unspecified

Self-injurious behaviors

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