Explore 4 first amendment retaliation court cases in Illinois. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
Police officer's speech to press not protected by First Amendment
Potek v. City of Chicago, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on February 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former Chicago police officer, sued the City of Chicago and in...
Police officer's speech not protected, termination upheld
McDonald v. Board of Trustees of the Fire & Police Commissioners of Maywood, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on September 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former pol...
Officer's First Amendment Claim Revived After Retaliatory Discharge Claim Dismissed
Sciarrone v. Village of Island Lake, Illinois, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on September 18, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, a former police officer, sued the Village of Islan...
Court Affirms Denial of Liquor License Due to Zoning and Code Violations
Chicago John Dineen Lodge 7 v. City of Chicago, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on August 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Chicago John Dineen Lodge 7, a fraternal orga...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 4 first amendment retaliation cases from courts in Illinois. New cases are added as opinions are published.
Courts deciding first amendment retaliation cases in Illinois include: illappct (4 cases).
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 3, Mixed: 1.