Jackson, Sr. v. Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) et al
Plaintiff: Lawrence Jackson, Sr.
Defendant: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Marc Smith and Michelle Holmes
Case Number: 1:2026cv08045
Filed: July 9, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Presiding Judge: Franklin U Valderrama
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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July 10, 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. (aee, )
July 9, 2026 Filing 4 APPLICATION by Plaintiff Lawrence Jackson, Sr. for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. (Received at the Intake Counter on 07/09/26) (aee, )
July 9, 2026 Filing 3 PRO SE Appearance by Plaintiff Lawrence Jackson, Sr. (Received at the Intake Counter on 07/09/26) (aee, )
July 9, 2026 Filing 2 CIVIL Cover Sheet. (Received at the Intake Counter on 07/09/26) (aee, )
July 9, 2026 Filing 1 RECEIVED Complaint for violation of Civil Rights 42 U.S.C. 1983 - Fourteenth Amendment and no copies by Lawrence Jackson, Sr. (Received at the Intake Counter on 07/09/26) (aee, ) Modified on 7/10/2026 (aee, ).
July 9, 2026 CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Daniel P. McLaughlin. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (aee, )

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