Larry Morse, et al v. Kwame Raoul, et al
| LARRY MORSE and THEODORE RAY BUCK, JR. |
| KWAME RAOUL, in his official capacity as the Attorney General of Illinois, SEAN FEATHERSTUN, in his official capacity as State's Attorney for Jefferson County, Illinois, THEODORE HAMPSON, in his official capacity as State's Attorney for Williamson County, Illinois, BRENDAN F. KELLY, in his official capacity as Director of Illinois State Police, CRAIG MILLER, in his official capacity as State's Attorney of Cass County, Illinois and BRYAN ROBBINS, in his official capacity as State's Attorney of Cumberland County, Illinois |
| 25-2663 |
| September 22, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit |
| Constitutionality of State Statutes |
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| Filing 26 Attorney Jonathon Studer for Kwame Raoul, Craig Miller and Brendan F. Kelly in 25-2642 and Bryan Robbins, Kwame Raoul, Craig Miller and Brendan F. Kelly in 25-2663 terminated and added Attorney(s) R. Sam Horan for party(s) Appellee Brendan F. Kelly Appellee Bryan Robbins Appellee Kwame Raoul Appellee Craig Miller, in case 25-2663 Attorney(s) R. Sam Horan for party(s) Appellee Brendan F. Kelly Appellee Kwame Raoul Appellee Craig Miller, in case 25-2642 per appearance form. Appearance form filed by Attorney R. Sam Horan for Appellees Kwame Raoul, Brendan F. Kelly and Craig Miller in 25-2642, Appellees Kwame Raoul, Brendan F. Kelly, Craig Miller and Bryan Robbins in 25-2663. [26] [7511018] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-Yes) [25-2642, 25-2663]--[Edited 03/16/2026 by AD to reflect the termination and addition of counsel.] (Horan, R. Sam) [Entered: 03/13/2026 05:15 PM] |
Filing 25
ORDER re: 1. Motion for extension of time to file reply brief by defendants-appellees Raoul, Kelly, Miller, and Robbins. 2. Plaintiffs-appellants' opposition to motion for extension of time to file brief. [ # 23 ] The motion is GRANTED. Appellees' briefs due on or before 04/03/2026 for Sean Featherstun, Theodore Hampson, Brendan F. Kelly, Craig Miller, Kwame Raoul and Bryan Robbins. Appellants' reply brief, if any, is due on or before 04/24/2026 for Appellants Carlin Anderson, Dave Clark, Theodore Ray Buck Jr. and Larry Morse. In light of the number of extensions granted to the appellees in these consolidated appeals, counsel is expected to meet this deadline. CDH [25] [7505845] [25-2642, 25-2663] (CG) [Entered: 02/19/2026 10:21 AM]
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| Filing 24 Filed Response in Opposition by Appellants Carlin Anderson and Dave Clark in 25-2642, Appellants Theodore Ray Buck, Jr. and Larry Morse in 25-2663 to Defendants-Appellees' Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief. [24][7505673] [25-2642, 25-2663] (Thompson, David) [Entered: 02/18/2026 03:42 PM] |
| Filing 23 Motion filed by Appellees Kwame Raoul, Brendan F. Kelly and Craig Miller in 25-2642, Appellees Kwame Raoul, Brendan F. Kelly, Craig Miller and Bryan Robbins in 25-2663 to extend time to file appellee brief. [23] [7505421] [25-2642, 25-2663] (Studer, Jonathon) [Entered: 02/18/2026 08:52 AM] |
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Filing 22
ORDER issued GRANTING motion to extend time to file appellees' brief. [ # 21 ] Appellees' briefs due on or before 03/04/2026 for Sean Featherstun, Theodore Hampson, Brendan F. Kelly, Craig Miller, Kwame Raoul and Bryan Robbins. Appellants' reply brief, if any, is due on or before 03/25/2026 for Appellants Carlin Anderson, Dave Clark, Theodore Ray Buck Jr. and Larry Morse. CDH [22] [7500193] [25-2642, 25-2663] (AD) [Entered: 01/23/2026 10:57 AM]
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| Filing 21 Motion filed by Appellees Kwame Raoul, Brendan F. Kelly and Craig Miller in 25-2642, Appellees Kwame Raoul, Brendan F. Kelly, Craig Miller and Bryan Robbins in 25-2663 to extend time to file appellee brief. [21] [7499080] [25-2642, 25-2663] (Studer, Jonathon) [Entered: 01/20/2026 09:07 AM] |
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Filing 20
Order issued GRANTING motion to extend time to file appellees' briefs. [ # 19 ] Appellees' briefs are due on or before 02/02/2026 for Sean Featherstun, Theodore Hampson, Brendan F. Kelly, Craig Miller, Kwame Raoul and Bryan Robbins. Appellants' reply briefs, if any, are due on or before 02/23/2026 for Appellants Carlin Anderson, Dave Clark, Theodore Ray Buck Jr. and Larry Morse. CDH [20] [7493918] [25-2642, 25-2663] (FP) [Entered: 12/18/2025 02:21 PM]
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| Filing 19 Motion filed by Appellees Kwame Raoul, Brendan F. Kelly and Craig Miller in 25-2642, Appellees Kwame Raoul, Brendan F. Kelly, Craig Miller and Bryan Robbins in 25-2663 to extend time to file appellee brief. [19] [7493770] [25-2642, 25-2663] (Studer, Jonathon) [Entered: 12/18/2025 10:25 AM] |
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Filing 18
ORDER issued GRANTING motion to extend time to file appellees' briefs. [ # 17 ] Appellees' briefs due on or before 01/02/2026 for Sean Featherstun, Theodore Hampson, Brendan F. Kelly, Craig Miller, Kwame Raoul and Bryan Robbins. Appellants' reply briefs, if any, are due on or before 01/23/2026 for Appellants Carlin Anderson, Dave Clark, Theodore Ray Buck Jr. and Larry Morse. SCR [18] [7488492] [25-2642, 25-2663] (CG) [Entered: 11/21/2025 10:30 AM]
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| Filing 17 Motion filed by Appellees Kwame Raoul, Brendan F. Kelly and Craig Miller in 25-2642, Appellees Kwame Raoul, Brendan F. Kelly, Craig Miller and Bryan Robbins in 25-2663 to extend time to file appellee brief. [17] [7488320] [25-2642, 25-2663] (Studer, Jonathon) [Entered: 11/20/2025 01:38 PM] |
| Filing 16 Paper copies of appellant brief and appendix filed by Appellants Carlin Anderson and Dave Clark in 25-2642, Appellants Theodore Ray Buck, Jr. and Larry Morse in 25-2663. [16] [7485307] [25-2642, 25-2663] (EF) [Entered: 11/05/2025 11:45 AM] |
| Filing 15 Filed Appendix by Appellants Carlin Anderson and Dave Clark in 25-2642, Appellants Theodore Ray Buck, Jr. and Larry Morse in 25-2663. [15] [7484588] Paper copies due on 11/10/2025 [25-2642, 25-2663]--[Edited 11/05/2025 by SK] (SK) [Entered: 11/03/2025 12:17 PM] |
| Filing 14 Appellant's brief filed by Appellants Carlin Anderson and Dave Clark in 25-2642, Appellants Theodore Ray Buck, Jr. and Larry Morse in 25-2663. Paper copies due on 11/10/2025. REMINDER: If a case is designated to proceed to oral argument, hearing notices will be mailed shortly before the date of oral argument. Please note that counsel's unavailability for oral argument must be submitted by letter, filed electronically with the Clerk's Office, and should be made by no later than seven days after the filing of the appellee's brief. See Cir. R. 34(b)(3), (4). The court's calendar is located at https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/cal/argcalendar.pdf. Once scheduled, oral argument is rescheduled only in extraordinary circumstances. See Cir. R. 34(b)(4), (e). [14] [7484586] [25-2642, 25-2663]--[Edited 11/05/2025 by SK] (SK) [Entered: 11/03/2025 12:16 PM] |
| Filing 13 Submitted Supplemental Appendix by David H. Thompson for Appellants Carlin Anderson and Dave Clark in 25-2642, Appellants Theodore Ray Buck, Jr. and Larry Morse in 25-2663. [13] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7484555] [25-2642, 25-2663] (Thompson, David) [Entered: 11/03/2025 11:13 AM] |
| Filing 12 Submitted appellant brief by David H. Thompson for Appellants Carlin Anderson and Dave Clark in 25-2642, Appellants Theodore Ray Buck, Jr. and Larry Morse in 25-2663. [12] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7484545] [25-2642, 25-2663] (Thompson, David) [Entered: 11/03/2025 11:03 AM] |
| Filing 11 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney David G. Sigale for Appellants Carlin Anderson and Dave Clark in 25-2642. [11] [7484445] (L-No; E-No; R-No) [25-2642, 25-2663] (Sigale, David) [Entered: 11/02/2025 11:54 PM] |
| Filing 10 NOTICE: Circuit Rule 46(a) requires the lead attorney and any attorney who intends to present oral argument be admitted to practice in this court. The lead attorney for each party represented by counsel must apply for admission to practice in this court by the later of: (a) 30 days from the docketing of the matter in this court; or (b) 15 days from being retained or appointed as counsel. An attorney who intends to present oral argument must apply for admission to practice in this court before the filing of the appellee's brief. Our records indicate Attorney Kerry Bridget Banahan for Appellee Theodore Hampson has not been admitted to practice in this court as of this date. The "Application for Admission to Practice in the Seventh Circuit" form can be found at: https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/assets/pdf/applctn.pdf. The filing of the completed application must be accomplished via the CM/ECF filing system. [10] [7484029] [25-2663] (LJ) [Entered: 10/30/2025 10:14 AM] |
| Filing 9 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Alan Alexander Beck for Appellants Larry Morse and Theodore Ray Buck, Jr. in 25-2663. [9] [7483408] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [25-2663, 25-2642] (Beck, Alan) [Entered: 10/27/2025 05:01 PM] |
| Filing 8 Filed Seventh Circuit Transcript Information Sheet by Appellants Theodore Ray Buck, Jr. and Larry Morse in 25-2663. [8] [7479569] [25-2663, 25-2642] (Stamboulieh, Stephen) [Entered: 10/08/2025 11:23 AM] |
| Filing 7 Docketing Statement filed by Appellants Theodore Ray Buck, Jr. and Larry Morse. Prior or Related proceedings: Yes. A related proceeding is Carlin Anderson, et al. v. Kwame Raoul, et al., consolidated in this Court at No. 25-2642. [7] [7479563] [25-2663] (Stamboulieh, Stephen) [Entered: 10/08/2025 11:14 AM] |
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Filing 6
ORDER: Appellants Theodore Ray Buck, Jr. and Larry Morse is directed to file the overdue Docketing Statement within 14 days from the date of this Rule to Show Cause. Docketing statement response due for Appellants Theodore Ray Buck Jr. and Larry Morse by 10/22/2025. [6] [7479537] [25-2663] (AD) [Entered: 10/08/2025 10:36 AM]
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| Filing 5 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Stephen D. Stamboulieh for Appellants Theodore Ray Buck, Jr. and Larry Morse in 25-2663. [5] [7476734] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [25-2663, 25-2642] (Stamboulieh, Stephen) [Entered: 09/23/2025 04:09 PM] |
| Filing 4 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney David H. Thompson for Appellants Carlin Anderson and Dave Clark in 25-2642. [4] [7476503] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [25-2642, 25-2663] (Thompson, David) [Entered: 09/23/2025 09:04 AM] |
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Filing 3
ORDER: The court, on its own motion, orders these appeals are CONSOLIDATED for purposes of briefing and disposition. The briefing schedule is as follows: 1. The appellants shall file briefs and required short appendices on or before November 3, 2025. 2. The appellees shall file brief(s) on or before December 3, 2025. 3. The appellants shall file reply briefs, if any, on or before December 24, 2025. A review of the short records reveals that these appeals involve more than one appellant represented by different counsel. Counsel for appellants are encouraged to avoid unnecessary duplication by filing a joint brief or a joint appendix or by adopting parts of a co-appellants brief. Duplicative briefing will be stricken and may result in disciplinary sanctions against counsel. See United States v. Torres, 170 F.3d 749 (7th Cir. 1999); United States v. Ashman, 964 F.2d 596 (7th Cir. 1992). Appellants, however, may not adopt the Jurisdictional Statement of another. Each appellants brief must include a complete Jurisdictional Statement. JXK [3] [7476414] [25-2642, 25-2663] (HTP) [Entered: 09/22/2025 04:12 PM]
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Filing 2
ORDER: A review of the short record reveals that this appeal involves more than one appellee represented by different counsel. Counsel for appellees are encouraged to file a joint brief and appendix or adopt parts of a co-appellee's brief. The parties are reminded that redundant and uncoordinated briefing will be stricken. See United States v. Torres, 170 F.3d 749 (7th Cir. 1999); United States v. Ashman, 964 F.2d 596 (7th Cir. 1992). [7476274] [2] [7476274] [25-2663] (PS) [Entered: 09/22/2025 12:39 PM]
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| Filing 1 Private civil case docketed. Fee paid. Docketing Statement due for Appellants Theodore Ray Buck Jr. and Larry Morse by 09/29/2025. Transcript information sheet due by 10/06/2025. Appellants' brief due on or before 11/03/2025 for Theodore Ray Buck Jr. and Larry Morse. [1] [7476271] [25-2663] (PS) [Entered: 09/22/2025 12:30 PM] |
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| Plaintiff: LARRY MORSE | |
| Represented By: | Alan Alexander Beck |
| Represented By: | Stephen Stamboulieh |
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| Plaintiff: THEODORE RAY BUCK, JR. | |
| Represented By: | Alan Alexander Beck |
| Represented By: | Stephen Stamboulieh |
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| Defendant: KWAME RAOUL, in his official capacity as the Attorney General of Illinois | |
| Represented By: | R. Sam Horan |
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| Defendant: SEAN FEATHERSTUN, in his official capacity as State's Attorney for Jefferson County, Illinois | |
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| Defendant: THEODORE HAMPSON, in his official capacity as State's Attorney for Williamson County, Illinois | |
| Represented By: | Kerry Bridget Banahan |
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| Defendant: BRENDAN F. KELLY, in his official capacity as Director of Illinois State Police | |
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