Human Rights Defense Center v. Peoria County, Illinois et al
| Human Rights Defense Center |
| Peoria County, Illinois, Chris Watkins, Carmisha Turner, Brian J. Johnson, John Doe 1, Jane Doe 1, John Doe 2, Jane Doe 2, John Doe 3, Jane Doe 3, John Doe 4, John Doe 5, Jane Doe 5 and Jane Doe 4 |
| 1:2025cv01369 |
| September 2, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois |
| Ronald L Hanna |
| Jonathan E Hawley |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 20
TEXT ORDER by Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Hanna: The Court adopts the Discovery Plan #19 . The Court adopts all deadlines as proposed including the following: Discovery due by January 27, 2027. Dispositive Motions due by March 10, 2027. A Final Pretrial and Trial date will be set if necessary upon the disposition of any dispositive motions. Rule 16 Conference set for March 13, 2026, is VACATED. Court stresses the importance of adhering to the schedule and procedures for requests to extend the schedule. The parties are expected to review Judge Hanna's Standing Order dated October 28, 2025, and found on the court's website (www.ilcd.uscourts.gov). Parties are reminded of their option to consent to proceed before U.S. Magistrate Judge. See attached form. Parties are reminded of option of Court sponsored mediation/Settlement Conference. Counsel/Parties are reminded of the importance of appearing for hearings scheduled via telephone. Failure to appear will result in in-person appearances for all further proceedings. Entered February 27, 2026. (NL)
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| Filing 19 DISCOVERY PLAN - PROPOSED/Report of Rule 26(f)Planning Meeting by Human Rights Defense Center. (Lederer, Caryn) |
| Filing 18 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Brian J. Johnson, Peoria County, Illinois, Carmisha Turner, Chris Watkins (Toren, Michael) |
| Filing 17 STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by Human Rights Defense Center. (Lederer, Caryn) |
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TEXT ORDER: This case is set for a Rule 16 scheduling conference on March 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM via telephone before Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Hanna. Counsel are to phone into conference by calling (551) 285-1373 and enter the Meeting ID: 16095893703# when prompted to do so. Please announce your name prior to speaking unless the judge asks a question directly to you so that the speaker may be identified by all. A discovery plan pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f)(3) shall be filed on or before March 10, 2026. All counsel must read and be familiar with Judge Hanna's Standing Order, dated October 28, 2025, which can be found on the Central District of Illinois website (www.ilcd.uscourts.gov) under Clerks office/Local rules and Orders/Orders & Rules by Judge prior to their Rule 26(f) planning meeting. Entered by Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Hanna on February 3, 2026. (NL)
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TEXT ORDER: Pursuant to the #17 Status Report filed, this matter is referred back to Magistrate Judge Hanna for the review of the parties' proposed schedule and the setting of a schedule in this case. Entered by District Judge Jonathan E Hawley on 2/3/26. (WG)
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| Filing 16 Amended Stipulation and Consent Decree granting #15 Joint Motion for Entry of amended proposed consent decree. Entered by District Judge Jonathan E Hawley on 12/3/25. (WG) |
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TEXT ORDER: Pursuant to the entry of the #16 Amended Stipulation and Consent Decree, Parties to file a Status Report by 2/3/2026 to update the Court regarding a discovery schedule and the resolution of the remaining claims pursuant to the parties' request. Entered by District Judge Jonathan E Hawley on 12/3/25. (WG)
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| Filing 15 Joint MOTION FOR ENTRY OF AMENDED PROPOSED CONSENT DECREE re #12 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, by Plaintiff Human Rights Defense Center. Responses due by 12/1/2025 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Lederer, Caryn) |
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TEXT ORDER: On November 13, 2025, Defendants filed a #13 Motion for Extension of Time to File an Answer. That same day, the Defendants filed their #14 answer. Because an answer has been filed, the Defendants' #13 motion for an extension of time is DENIED as MOOT. Entered by Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Hanna on November 14, 2025. (NL)
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| Filing 14 ANSWER to #1 Complaint AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES by Brian J. Johnson, Peoria County, Illinois, Carmisha Turner, Chris Watkins.(Toren, Michael) |
| Filing 13 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Defendants Brian J. Johnson, Peoria County, Illinois, Carmisha Turner, Chris Watkins. Responses due by 11/28/2025 (Toren, Michael) |
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Filing 12
ORDER: The Stipulation and Proposed Consent Decree (D. 11) is denied with leave to amend within thirty days. Because the parties have reached an apparent settlement agreement and now petition the Court to enter a consent decree according to its terms, the Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Supporting Memorandum (D. 5) is denied with leave to renew. See written order. Entered by District Judge Jonathan E Hawley on 10/24/25. (WG) Modified on 10/24/2025 to correct misspelling(SB).
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| Filing 11 STIPULATION and [Proposed] Consent Decree by Human Rights Defense Center.. (Lederer, Caryn) |
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TEXT ORDER: Finding as moot #9 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re #5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Supporting Memorandum; GRANTING #10 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re #5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Supporting Memorandum Responses due by 10/17/2025. Entered by District Judge Jonathan E Hawley on 10/06/2025.(BMR)
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| Filing 10 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Supporting Memorandum by Defendants Brian J. Johnson, Peoria County, Illinois, Carmisha Turner, Chris Watkins. Responses due by 10/17/2025 (Toren, Michael) |
| Filing 9 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Supporting Memorandum by Defendants Brian J. Johnson, Peoria County, Illinois, Carmisha Turner, Chris Watkins. Responses due by 10/17/2025 (Toren, Michael) |
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TEXT ORDER: Defendants' #8 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Plaintiff's #5 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction is GRANTED. Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(b)(1)(A), the Court may, for good cause, extend the time when a request is made before the original deadline expires. The Court finds good cause for the requested extension. Defendant must file a response on or before October 3, 2025. Entered by Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Hanna on 9/17/2025. (MJS)
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| Filing 8 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Defendants Brian J. Johnson, Peoria County, Illinois, Carmisha Turner, Chris Watkins. Responses due by 9/30/2025 (Toren, Michael) |
| Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance of Attorney by Michael Robert Toren on behalf of Brian J. Johnson, Peoria County, Illinois, Carmisha Turner, Chris Watkins (Toren, Michael) |
| Filing 6 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Human Rights Defense Center. Brian J. Johnson waiver sent on 9/12/2025, answer due 11/12/2025; Peoria County, Illinois waiver sent on 9/12/2025, answer due 11/12/2025; Carmisha Turner waiver sent on 9/12/2025, answer due 11/12/2025; Chris Watkins waiver sent on 9/12/2025, answer due 11/12/2025. (Lederer, Caryn) |
| Filing 5 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Supporting Memorandum by Plaintiff Human Rights Defense Center. Responses due by 9/16/2025 (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Paul Wright, #2 Exhibit A Peoria County Jail Mail Policy, #3 Exhibit B Returned Publications, #4 Exhibit C May 2025 Prison Legal News, #5 Exhibit D May 2025 Criminal Legal News, #6 Exhibit E Prisoners Handbook (excerpts), #7 Exhibit F Protecting Your Health and Safety (excerpts), #8 Exhibit G Habeas Citebook (excerpts))(Lederer, Caryn) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE of Appearance of Attorney by Kate Ellen Schwartz on behalf of Human Rights Defense Center (Schwartz, Kate) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE of Appearance of Attorney by Elizabeth N Mazur on behalf of Human Rights Defense Center (Mazur, Elizabeth) |
| Filing 2 NOTICE of Appearance of Attorney by Caryn Cecelia Lederer on behalf of Human Rights Defense Center (Lederer, Caryn) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AILCDC-4818038.), filed by Human Rights Defense Center. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Lederer, Caryn) |
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