Ill. Justices Face Judge's Suit Over Removal For MAGA Op-Ed

By Emily Sawicki · February 19, 2026, 4:53 PM EST

A retired Illinois state judge who had published a MAGA-leaning opinion column, then was temporarily reinstated to the bench amid a judge shortage, has sued the justices of the state Supreme...

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Case Information

Case Title

Brown v. Neville et al

Case Number

1:26-cv-01825

Court

Illinois Northern

Nature of Suit

440 Civil Rights: Other

Date Filed

February 18, 2026