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The Department of Justice (DOJ) began investigating the Illinois State Police on October 23, 1996, over alleged discriminatory policing as well as unlawful searches and seizures. The DOJ did not file a complaint alleging any pattern of constitutional violations, and it closed its investigation on September 27, 2002.
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Hank Minor (12/21/2022)
Last updated Aug. 30, 2023, 2:36 p.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: Illinois
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Key Dates
Closing Date: Sept. 27, 2002
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
U.S. Department of Justice
Plaintiff Type(s):
U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff
Attorney Organizations:
U.S. Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division
Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
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Case Details
Causes of Action:
Violent Crime and Law Enforcement Act, 34 U.S.C. § 12601 (previously 42 U.S.C. § 14141)
Constitutional Clause(s):
Unreasonable search and seizure
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Outcome
Prevailing Party: None Yet / None
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Source of Relief:
Issues
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Discrimination-area:
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