Jenkins v. Sheriff of Cook County
Plaintiff: Roy Jenkins, III
Defendant: Sheriff of Cook County
Case Number: 1:2026cv05906
Filed: May 20, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Presiding Judge: John F Kness
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 1, 2026 Filing 6 APPLICATION by Plaintiff Roy Jenkins, III for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. (Received via pro se online portal on 06/01/2026) (rc, )
May 22, 2026 Filing 5 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John F. Kness: Plaintiff's application for leave to proceed in forma pauperis #3 is denied without prejudice as incomplete. More specifically, Plaintiff has not fully answered questions 1, 2, and 3. As for question 1, Plaintiff should state whether he has ever held a job. As for question 2, Plaintiff should provide the required information concerning his spouse's previous employment (if any). As for question 3, if the answer to a category of income or money is "0" or "none," Plaintiff must say so on the application. Plaintiff must, on or before 6/5/2026, either pay the filing fee or submit a complete and correct renewed application to proceed in forma pauperis. Failure to pay the filing fee or file a renewed application by that date will result in the dismissal of this case. Mailed notice. (exr, )
May 20, 2026 Filing 4 PRO SE Appearance by Plaintiff Roy Jenkins, III. (Received at the Intake Counter on 05/20/2026) (rc, )
May 20, 2026 Filing 3 APPLICATION by Plaintiff Roy Jenkins, III for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. (Received at the Intake Counter on 05/20/2026) (rc, )
May 20, 2026 Filing 2 CIVIL Cover Sheet. (Received at the Intake Counter on 05/20/2026) (rc, )
May 20, 2026 Filing 1 RECEIVED Complaint and by Roy Jenkins, III. (Received at the Intake Counter on 05/20/2026) (rc, )
May 20, 2026 CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable John F. Kness. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (rc, )
May 20, 2026 CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached #Consent To# form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order. (rc, )

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