Fourth Amendment Unlawful Arrest Cases in Illinois

Explore 4 fourth amendment unlawful arrest court cases in Illinois. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.

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Courts Deciding Fourth Amendment Unlawful Arrest in Illinois

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Fourth Amendment Unlawful Arrest Opinions in Illinois (4)

Heiden v. Village of Westmont

Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Village in Excessive Force Case

Illinois Appellate Court · 2026-03-05 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Heiden v. Village of Westmont, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on March 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Heiden, sued the Village of Westmont for alleged violations of ...

Clark v. City Galena

Appellate court affirms summary judgment for city in civil rights case

Illinois Appellate Court · 2025-10-30 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Clark v. City Galena, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on October 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Clark, sued the City of Galena for alleged violations of his civil ri...

Bitner v. City of Pekin

Qualified Immunity Shields City Officers from Fourth Amendment Claims

Illinois Supreme Court · 2025-09-18 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Bitner v. City of Pekin, decided by Illinois Supreme Court on September 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Bitner, sued the City of Pekin for alleged violations of his Fourt...

Zibrat v. City of Chicago

Appellate court affirms summary judgment for Chicago police in excessive force case

Illinois Appellate Court · 2025-05-28 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Zibrat v. City of Chicago, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on May 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Zibrat, sued the City of Chicago and several officers, alleging exce...

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many fourth amendment unlawful arrest cases are tracked in Illinois?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 4 fourth amendment unlawful arrest cases from courts in Illinois. New cases are added as opinions are published.

Q: Which courts in Illinois handle fourth amendment unlawful arrest cases?

Courts deciding fourth amendment unlawful arrest cases in Illinois include: illappct (3 cases), ill (1 cases).

Q: What are typical outcomes for fourth amendment unlawful arrest cases in Illinois?

Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 4.

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