Mitchell v. Pritzker
Plaintiff: Darnell Mitchell
Defendant: J B Pritzker
Case Number: 3:2020cv03277
Filed: October 13, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Central District of Illinois
Presiding Judge: Michael M Mihm
Nature of Suit: Mandamus & Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 24, 2020 Opinion or Order TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Michael M. Mihm on 11/24/2020. On November 19, 2020, the Court entered judgment, dismissing Plaintiff's amended complaint #18 . The Court DENIES as moot, Plaintiff's renewed petition to proceed in forma pauperis #19 , and Plaintiff's motion for counsel #20 , which Plaintiff filed after the Court entered judgment. (KE, ilcd)
November 20, 2020 Filing 20 MOTION to Request Counsel by Plaintiff Darnell Mitchell. Responses due by 12/7/2020 (JMB, ilcd) Modified on 11/23/2020 to show the correct filing date. (JMB, ilcd).
November 20, 2020 Filing 19 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Darnell Mitchell. Responses due by 12/7/2020 (JMB, ilcd) Modified on 11/24/2020 to correct date filed (KM, ilcd).
November 19, 2020 Filing 18 JUDGMENT entered. (KE, ilcd)
November 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER entered by Judge Michael M. Mihm on 11/18/2020. The Court DENIES Plaintiff's motion for leave to file a petition to proceed IFP #11 . The Court DISMISSES Plaintiff's amended complaint #1 under 28 U.S.C. 1915A(b)(1) for failure to state a federal claim on which relief may be granted. Because the Court concludes that any further amendment to the complaint would be futile for the reasons stated, the Court dismisses this case. All pending motions not addressed in this Order are DENIED as moot. The Court directs the Clerk of the Court to enter judgment under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 58. Fed. R. Civ. P. 58. If Plaintiff wishes to appeal the Court's dismissal, he must file a notice of appeal with this Court within 30 days of the entry of judgment. Fed. R. App. P. 4(a). A motion for leave to appeal in forma pauperis should set forth the issues Plaintiff plans to present on appeal. See Fed. R. App. P. 24(a)(1)(C). If Plaintiff chooses to appeal, he will be liable for the $505 appellate filing fee irrespective of the outcome of the appeal. See written order. (KE, ilcd)
November 4, 2020 Filing 16 MOTION to add defendant by Plaintiff Darnell Mitchell. Responses due by 11/18/2020 (JMB, ilcd)
October 30, 2020 Filing 15 MOTION to Enter information by Plaintiff Darnell Mitchell. Responses due by 11/13/2020 (JMB, ilcd)
October 30, 2020 Filing 14 MOTION to Enter Information by Plaintiff Darnell Mitchell. Responses due by 11/13/2020 (JMB, ilcd)
October 30, 2020 Filing 13 +++ PRISONER TRUST FUND LEDGER. by Darnell Mitchell (JMB, ilcd)
October 30, 2020 Filing 12 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Darnell Mitchell. Responses due by 11/16/2020 (JMB, ilcd) Modified on 11/2/2020 to show the correct filing date. (JMB, ilcd).
October 30, 2020 Filing 11 MOTION to Enter Defendants by Plaintiff Darnell Mitchell. Responses due by 11/13/2020 (JMB, ilcd)
October 30, 2020 Filing 10 MOTION to Amend/Renew #1 Mandamus Petition by Plaintiff Darnell Mitchell. Responses due by 11/16/2020 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 cover letter)(JMB, ilcd) Modified on 11/2/2020 to show the correct filing date. (JMB, ilcd).
October 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER entered by Judge Michael M. Mihm on 10/21/2020. The Court DENIES Plaintiff's petition to proceed in forma pauperis #3 and motion for counsel #4 . Within twenty-one days of this Order, Plaintiff shall either prepay the entire $400 filing fee, renew his petition to proceed in forma pauperis in compliance with the Court's instructions, or file a motion to dismiss his suit. Failure to comply or request an extension before the expiration of the Court-imposed twenty-one-day deadline will result in dismissal of his case without prejudice. The Court directs the Clerk of the Court to provide Plaintiff the Court's standard form application to proceed IFP. See written order. (KE, ilcd)
October 20, 2020 Filing 9 MOTION to Add Additional Information by Plaintiff Darnell Mitchell. Responses due by 11/3/2020 (KE, ilcd)
October 20, 2020 Filing 8 +++ PRISONER TRUST FUND LEDGER by Darnell Mitchell. (KE, ilcd)
October 20, 2020 Filing 7 PETITION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS, filed by Darnell Mitchell.(KE, ilcd)
October 13, 2020 Filing 5 MOTION to Enter Defendants by Plaintiff Darnell Mitchell. Responses due by 10/27/2020 (KE, ilcd)
October 13, 2020 Filing 4 MOTION to Request Counsel by Plaintiff Darnell Mitchell. Responses due by 10/27/2020 (KE, ilcd)
October 13, 2020 Filing 3 PETITION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS, filed by Darnell Mitchell.(KE, ilcd)
October 13, 2020 Filing 2 NOTICE OF CASE OPENING. Please be advised that your case has been assigned to Judge Michael Mihm. 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 11/2/2020. (Attachments: #1 Notice Regarding Privacy Issues)(KE, ilcd)
October 13, 2020 Filing 1 MOTION for Leave to File Petition of Mandamus by Plaintiff Darnell Mitchell. Responses due by 10/27/2020 (Attachments: #1 Complaint, #2 Exhibit Part 1, #3 Exhibit Part 2, #4 Exhibit Part 3, #5 Exhibit Part 4, #6 Cover Letter, #7 Envelope)(KE, ilcd) Modified on 10/16/2020 to correct typographical error. (KE, ilcd).

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