Davis v. Illinois Department of Human Services
| Isaiah Davis |
| Illinois Department of Human Services |
| 1:2025cv01473 |
| November 24, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois |
| Colin Stirling Bruce |
| Prisoner Petitions - Prison Conditions |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| None |
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| Filing 18 PLRA FEE NOTICE AND ORDER of USCA as to #12 Notice of Appeal filed by Isaiah Davis. See written Order. (RAH) |
TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 2/4/2026. Plaintiff has filed a motion asking for leave to appeal in forma pauperis. Title 28 U.S.C. Section 1915(a)(3) provides that "an appeal may not be taken in forma pauperis if the trial court certifies in writing that it is not taken in good faith." Id. An appeal taken in "good faith" is not about the movant's sincerity or motivation. A good faith appeal is an appeal that "a reasonable person could suppose... has some merit." Walker v. O'Brien, 216 F.3d 626, 632 (7th Cir. 2000). The Court has reviewed Plaintiff's motion, his notice of appeal, and the Court's Orders, and the Court does not see an arguable good faith basis for his appeal. Accordingly, the Court certifies pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1915(a)(3) that Plaintiff's petition to appeal in forma pauperis is not in good faith, and his motion #17 is DENIED. If Plaintiff wishes to contest this Court's finding, he must renew his petition to proceed in forma pauperis with the Court of Appeals within thirty (30) days after service of this Order. Fed. R. App. Pro. 24(a). The Clerk of the Court is directed to send a copy of this Order to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. (KE)
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| Filing 17 MOTION for Leave to Appeal in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Isaiah Davis. Responses due by 2/17/2026. (RAH) |
| Filing 16 PLRA ORDER of USCA as to #12 Notice of Appeal. IT IS ORDERED that the Clerk of this Court transfer the motion to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis to the clerk of the district court for a ruling on the motion. See written Order. (RAH) |
| Filing 15 PLRA FEE NOTICE AND ORDER of USCA as to #12 Notice of Appeal filed by Isaiah Davis. (RAH) |
| Filing 14 NOTICE of Docketing Record on Appeal from USCA re #12 Notice of Appeal filed by Isaiah Davis. USCA Case Number 26-1066. (RAH) |
| Filing 13 Short Record of Appeal Sent to US Court of Appeals re #12 Notice of Appeal. (RAH) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #9 Merit Review Opinion by Isaiah Davis. (RAH) |
| Filing 11 Letter from Pro Se Plaintiff Isaiah Davis regarding filing fee. (RAH) |
| Filing 10 JUDGMENT entered in a civil case (SAG) |
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Filing 9
MERIT REVIEW ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 12/29/2025. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED: 1. Plaintiff's Complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted because Defendant is immune from this lawsuit, and allowing Plaintiff to attempt to amend his complaint based upon the facts as alleged by him would be futile. 28 U.S.C. Section 1915A; Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6). 2. Accordingly, this case is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. The Clerk of the Court is directed to enter judgment in Defendant's favor and against Plaintiff. 3. The Clerk of the Court is further directed to add this case to the "three strikes" list as a possible "strike" against Plaintiff pursuant to the Prison Litigation Reform Act. 28 U.S.C. Section 1915(g). 4. All other pending motions are denied as moot, and this case is terminated. All deadlines and settings on the Court's calendar are vacated. 5. If he wishes to appeal this judgment, Plaintiff must file a notice of appeal with this Court within thirty (30) days of the entry of judgment. Fed. R. App. P. 4(a)(4). 6. If he wishes to proceed in forma pauperis on appeal, Plaintiff's motion for leave to appeal in forma pauperis must identify the issues that he will present on appeal to assist the Court in determining whether the appeal is taken in good faith. See Fed. R. App. P. 24(a)(1)(c); Celske v. Edwards, 164 F.3d 396, 398 (7th Cir. 1999) (an appellant should be given an opportunity to submit a statement of his grounds for appealing so that the district judge "can make a responsible assessment of the issue of good faith."); Walker v. O'Brien, 216 F.3d 626, 632 (7th Cir. 2000) (providing that a good faith appeal is an appeal that "a reasonable person could suppose... has some merit" from a legal perspective). 7. If he chooses to appeal, Plaintiff will be liable for the $605.00 appellate filing fee regardless of the outcome of the appeal. SEE FULL WRITTEN ORDER.(SAG)
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| Filing 8 +++ PRISONER TRUST FUND LEDGER by Isaiah Davis (KE) |
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TEXT ORDER granting #4 Petition to Proceed In Forma Pauperis entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 12/17/2025. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1915(b)(1), Plaintiff is assessed an initial partial filing fee of $44.17. The agency having custody of Plaintiff is directed to forward the initial partial filing fee from Plaintiff`s account to the Clerk of Court within 30 days of this order. After payment of the initial partial filing fee (or immediately if no funds are available for that payment) the agency having custody of Plaintiff shall make monthly payments of 20 percent of the preceding month`s income credited to Plaintiff`s account to the Clerk of Court. Income includes all deposits from any source, including gifts. The agency having custody of the plaintiff shall forward these payments each time Plaintiff`s account exceeds $10, until the filing fee of $350 is paid in full. The Clerk is directed to mail a copy of this order to Plaintiff`s place of confinement, to the attention of the Trust Fund Office, and to Plaintiff. Prisoner Prepayment due by 1/16/2026. (KE)
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| Filing 7 Letter Requesting Trust Fund Ledger. Trust fund ledger sheets due by 12/29/2025. (KE) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE of Change of Address by Isaiah Davis. (BMG) |
| Filing 5 +++ PRISONER TRUST FUND LEDGER by Isaiah Davis. (RAH) |
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TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 12/8/2025. Plaintiff's motion to request counsel #3 is DENIED. The Court generally will not consider recruiting counsel for a pro se plaintiff until the Court determines that he possess a claim upon which relief can be granted after the Court conducts a review of the complaint. Plaintiff may renew his motion if his claim survives that review that the Court will conduct in the near future. (KE)
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| Filing 4 PETITION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS, filed by Isaiah Davis. (RAH) |
| Filing 3 MOTION to Request Counsel by Plaintiff Isaiah Davis. Responses due by 12/19/2025. (RAH) |
| Filing 2 NOTICE OF CASE OPENING. Please be advised that your case has been assigned to Judge Colin Stirling Bruce. Effective immediately, all documents should be mailed or scanned to the Urbana Division, 201 S Vine Street, Urbana, IL 61802.Merit Review Deadline set for 12/15/2025. (Attachments: #1 Notice Regarding Privacy Issues)(KE) |
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TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 11/25/2025. Plaintiff has filed a Complaint but has not paid the $405 filing fee nor filed a petition to proceed in forma pauperis. Within 21 days of the entry of this order, Plaintiff must pay the $405 filing fee in full or file a petition to proceed in forma pauperis with attached trust fund ledgers for the last 6 months. Failure to comply without good cause will result in dismissal of this case without prejudice, and the Plaintiff will still be responsible for payment of the filing fee. See 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1914. The Clerk is directed to send Plaintiff the forms for proceeding in forma pauperis. (KE)
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| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Isaiah Davis.(KE) |
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