Judge Nixed Over MAGA Op-Ed Seeks Reinstatement

By Emily Sawicki · March 10, 2026, 3:43 PM EDT

A retired Illinois state trial court judge pursuing First Amendment claims against the state Supreme Court after his right-wing opinion column resulted in his removal from a temporary judgeship has moved...

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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