Williams v. DeJoy
The case concerns Carlos Williams, a former employee of the United States Postal Service (USPS), who alleged that the USPS terminated his employment for discriminatory reasons. Williams, a Black man...
View ArticleAlicea v. County of Cook
In this case, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit examined the constitutionality of Cook County, Illinois's use of cameras to record holding cell toilets in courthouses...
View ArticleUSA v. Underwood
In this case heard in the United States Court of Appeals For the Seventh Circuit, the defendant, Henry Underwood, had chosen to represent himself in a trial where he was charged with being a felon in...
View ArticleUSA v. Tovar
In this case, the defendant, Michael Angelo Tovar, was found guilty of various drug and firearm charges and was sentenced to 101 months in prison. He appealed his sentence, raising three issues: one...
View ArticleBarnes-Staples v. Carnahan
In this case heard by the United States Court of Appeals For the Seventh Circuit, Kimberly Barnes-Staples applied for a Real Estate Director position with the General Services Administration (GSA)....
View ArticleUSA v. Bingham
In this case, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reviewed the sentencing of Senque Bingham, who had pleaded guilty to drug offenses. Bingham had requested "safety-valve" relief...
View ArticleUSA v. Claybron
The defendant-appellant, Rickey Claybron, was convicted on counts of Hobbs Act robbery and firearm-related offenses. He appealed his sentence, arguing that Hobbs Act robbery did not qualify as a...
View ArticleMartin v. Kijakazi
The case involves the plaintiff-appellant, Chris Martin, who suffered a back injury in June 2016 and stopped working. He sought medical attention in February 2018 and was diagnosed with a spine...
View ArticleBell v. Raoul
The case involves Timothy Bell, who, after serving a sentence for sexual assault, remained incarcerated in an Illinois prison for over 16 years under the state’s Sexually Violent Persons Commitment...
View ArticleMoore v. Western Illinois Correctional Center
In this case, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court's decision to grant summary judgment in favor of the defendants on all federal claims made by the...
View ArticleUSA v. McGhee
This case involves Daryl McGhee, who was charged with several federal offenses related to possession of a firearm and cocaine. The charges arose after the police received a 911 call from McGhee's wife...
View ArticleBertaud v. O’Malley
Erik Bertaud, who suffered serious injuries when a tree branch fell on his head, applied for disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income from the Social Security Administration. His...
View ArticleBoardman v. Service Employees International Union
The case in question was brought before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. The plaintiff, Christine Boardman, was the former president of Local 73, a regional affiliate of the...
View ArticleSingh v. Merrick Garland
In this case, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reviewed the denial of asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture (“CAT”) for...
View ArticleUSA v. Pierson
This case involves the appeal of a judgment convicting Byron Pierson of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. Pierson contested the decision, arguing that the district court erred by not...
View ArticleUSA v. Johnson
In the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, the court looked at the appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division. The...
View ArticleWesley v. Hepp
This case concerns Johnnie Wesley, who was brought in for questioning by Wisconsin police in connection with a murder investigation. Wesley invoked his right to remain silent during the initial...
View ArticleEwing v. 1645 W. Farragut LLC
Randall Ewing and Yasmany Gomez entered into a contract with 1645 W. Farragut LLC (Farragut) to purchase a house. The house was in need of substantial renovations, but Ewing and Gomez proceeded with...
View ArticleUSA v. Thompson
In this case, the defendant, Patrick Thompson, was convicted of making false statements about his loans to financial institutions. Thompson took out three loans from a bank totaling $219,000. After...
View ArticleArtisan and Truckers Casualty Company v. Burlington Insurance Company
In this case heard in the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, an accident occurred at a construction site which resulted in bodily injuries to Gaylon Cruse and Mark Duckworth....
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