Case: Collins v. City of Milwaukee

2:17-cv-00234 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin

Filed Date: Feb. 22, 2017

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Case Summary

Plaintiffs, ACLU national and the ACLU of Wisconsin, along with Covington & Burling attorneys, filed this class action alleging that the Milwaukee Police Department's (MPD) stop-and-frisk policies were unconstitutional. The case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin on February 22, 2017. The complaint alleged under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 that Milwaukee's stop-and-frisk policies violated the Fourth Amendment's search and seizure protections as well as the Fourteent…

Plaintiffs, ACLU national and the ACLU of Wisconsin, along with Covington & Burling attorneys, filed this class action alleging that the Milwaukee Police Department's (MPD) stop-and-frisk policies were unconstitutional. The case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin on February 22, 2017. The complaint alleged under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 that Milwaukee's stop-and-frisk policies violated the Fourth Amendment's search and seizure protections as well as the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause. It also alleged under 42 U.S.C. § 2000d that Milwaukee was in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. The plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief as well as attorney's fees and costs.

This case was brought as a class action on behalf of all persons who had been or would have been stopped by MPD officers after January 7th, 2008. More broadly, the complaint alleged that in 2008, when Milwaukee adopted a "broken windows" policy regarding crime prevention, MPD began engaging in high-volume, suspicion-less stops as well as stops illegally motivated by race and ethnicity. The complaint alleges a formal and informal quota system of stops that led to a threefold increase in stops from 2007 to 2015. Plaintiffs also defined a subclass of black and Latino individuals. All of the named plaintiffs in the class were black or Latino, and the complaint detailed specific allegations of suspicion-less stops for each of them as well as data indicating the impact that Milwaukee's stop-and-frisk policy had specifically on black and Latino communities.

The parties were engaged in negotiations almost from the beginning - a Joint Interim Settlement Report was filed in September 2017, and minute orders show that the parties were engaged in mediation and later settlement negotiations throughout the fall of 2017 and into the spring and summer of 2018. A settlement was approved on July 23, 2018. The settlement covered a range of issues: changes to officer training; revisions to MPD policies and guidelines regarding reasonable suspicion and probable cause; body camera usage; data collection, coding, and publication; timely filing of reports after stops; supervision from within MPD for officers conducting stops; procedures for both external and internal complaints regarding stop-and-frisk; data auditing by MPD; hiring, counseling, retraining, and discipline; and community engagement.

The court retained jurisdiction to enforce the agreement under Judge J. P. Stadtmueller. To achieve compliance with the agreement, the court stated that MPD must incorporate all substantive parts of the agreement into policy, hire and train needed personnel, appropriate sufficient funds, and show sustained and continuing improvement on constitutional policing based on a variety of data-based factors. The settlement would terminate after five years. The ACLU and an outside consultant, the Crime and Justice Institute (CJI), have acted as monitors. Milwaukee agreed to pay $1,900,000 in attorneys' fees and costs and ongoing monitoring fees for CJI.

MPD was required to provide data on a variety of police and civilian interactions quarterly, and to make training and policy materials available for review. CJI has filed a report each year regarding MPD's compliance and their review of relevant data as well as six-month reports on all areas of noncompliance. The CJI's latest report, filed on March 23, 2023, indicated that MPD has made progress with community engagement but was still noncompliant with properly documenting traffic stops and field interviews, among other items in the agreement. As of June 1, 2023, this case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Hetali Lodaya (5/26/2020)

Robin Peterson (5/25/2023)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/6096747/parties/collins-v-city-of-milwaukee/


Judge(s)

Adelman, Lynn S. (Wisconsin)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Akselrod, Olga (Wisconsin)

Attorney for Defendant

Butler, La Keisha W (Wisconsin)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Abaroa-Ellison, Joanna (Massachusetts)

Bowman, Theron (Texas)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

2:17-cv-00234

Docket [PACER]

June 5, 2020

June 5, 2020

Docket
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Class Action Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Feb. 22, 2017

Feb. 22, 2017

Complaint
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Amended Class Action Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

May 24, 2017

May 24, 2017

Complaint
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Order and Settlement Agreement

July 23, 2018

July 23, 2018

Order/Opinion
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City of Milwaukee Settlement Agreement First Annual Report

Sept. 23, 2019

Sept. 23, 2019

Monitor/Expert/Receiver Report
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City of Milwaukee Settlement Agreement Semiannual Analysis of Traffic Stops, Field Interviews, No-action Encounters, and Frisks

Feb. 25, 2020

Feb. 25, 2020

Monitor/Expert/Receiver Report
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City of Milwaukee Settlement Agreement First Six-Month Report on Non-Compliant Items

April 17, 2020

April 17, 2020

Monitor/Expert/Receiver Report
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City of Milwaukee Settlement Agreement: Semiannual Analysis of Traffic Stops, Field Interviews, No-action Encounters, and Frisks

June 5, 2020

June 5, 2020

Monitor/Expert/Receiver Report
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City of Milwaukee Settlement Agreement Report

March 23, 2023

March 23, 2023

Settlement Agreement

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/6096747/collins-v-city-of-milwaukee/

Last updated Feb. 23, 2024, 4:26 a.m.

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Notice of Judge Assignment

Feb. 22, 2017

Feb. 22, 2017

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NOTICE Regarding assignment of this matter to Judge J P Stadtmueller ;Consent/refusal forms for Magistrate Judge Jones to be filed within 21 days;the consent/refusal form is available on our website ;pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7.1 a disclosure statement is to be filed upon the first filing of any paper and should be filed now if not already filed (jcl)

Feb. 22, 2017

Feb. 22, 2017

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Notice of Electronic Filing Error

Feb. 22, 2017

Feb. 22, 2017

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Summons Issued

Feb. 22, 2017

Feb. 22, 2017

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants by Alicia Silvestre, Caleb Roberts, Tracy Adams, Charles Collins, Stephen Jansen, Gregory Chambers. ( Filing Fee PAID $400 receipt number 0757-2523407) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Refusal to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge, # 6 Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement)(Choudhury, Nusrat)

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Feb. 22, 2017

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DISCLOSURE Statement by All Plaintiffs. (asc)

Feb. 22, 2017

Feb. 22, 2017

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NOTICE of Electronic Filing Error re 1 Complaint, filed by Tracy Adams, Alicia Silvestre, Gregory Chambers, Caleb Roberts, Charles Collins, Stephen Jansen ; Certain attachments to this document should have been filed as separate entries. This document does not need to be re-filed; Please refer to the policies and procedures for electronic case filing and the user manual found at www.wied.uscourts.gov (asc)

Feb. 22, 2017

Feb. 22, 2017

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REFUSAL to Consent to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge by All Plaintiffs. (asc)

Feb. 22, 2017

Feb. 22, 2017

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Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (asc)

Feb. 22, 2017

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by All Plaintiffs. Summons served on defendants on 2/22/2017 All Defendants. (Rotker, Karyn) Modified on 2/23/2017 (asc).

Feb. 23, 2017

Feb. 23, 2017

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jan A Smokowicz on behalf of All Defendants. Attorney(s) appearing: Jan A. Smokowicz (Smokowicz, Jan)

March 10, 2017

March 10, 2017

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STIPULATION by Plaintiffs and by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Extension of Time to Answer)(Smokowicz, Jan)

1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Extension of Time to Answer

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March 10, 2017

March 10, 2017

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TEXT ONLY ORDER by Judge J.P. Stadtmueller on 3/13/2017 APPROVING 6 Parties' Stipulation for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by 3/29/2017. (cc: all counsel)(jm)

March 13, 2017

March 13, 2017

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Text Only Order

March 13, 2017

March 13, 2017

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NOTICE of Hearing: Scheduling Conference set for 3/30/2017 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 284, 517 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI before Judge J.P. Stadtmueller. Joint Rule 26 Discovery Plan due by 3/27/2017. (cc: all counsel)(jm)

March 13, 2017

March 13, 2017

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NOTICE of Appearance by La Keisha W Butler on behalf of All Defendants. Attorney(s) appearing: La Keisha W. Butler (Butler, La Keisha)

March 14, 2017

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NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph M Russell on behalf of All Defendants. Attorney(s) appearing: Joseph M. Russell (Russell, Joseph)

March 23, 2017

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Joint REPORT of Rule 26(f) Plan by All Plaintiffs. (Williamson, Jason)

March 27, 2017

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NOTICE of Appearance by Randall D Crocker on behalf of All Defendants. Attorney(s) appearing: Randall D. Crocker (Crocker, Randall)

March 29, 2017

March 29, 2017

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ANSWER to 1 Complaint, with Jury Demand by All Defendants.(Crocker, Randall)

March 29, 2017

March 29, 2017

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge J. P. Stadtmueller: Scheduling Conference held on 3/30/2017. (Court Reporter Heidi Trapp) (cb)

March 30, 2017

March 30, 2017

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TRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER signed by Judge J.P. Stadtmueller on 3/31/2017. Interim Settlement Report due by 9/25/2017; Dispositive Motions due by 10/2/2017; Final Settlement Report due by 1/25/2018; Motions in Limine and all other Non-Dispositive Motions due by 2/2/2018; Single Joint Final Pretrial Report due by close of business on 2/8/2018. Final Pretrial Conference set for 2/13/2018 at 8:30 AM in Courtroom 425, 517 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI before Judge J.P. Stadtmueller. Jury Trial set for 2/20/2018 at 8:30 AM in Courtroom 425, 517 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI before Judge J.P. Stadtmueller. See Order. (cc: all counsel)(jm)

March 31, 2017

March 31, 2017

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Rule 7(h) Expedited Non-Dispositive MOTION for Order regarding the Production of Documents and Electronic Data by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Proposed Order regarding the Production of Documents and Electronic Data))(Russell, Joseph)

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May 5, 2017

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NOTICE of Appearance by David A Frank on behalf of All Defendants. Attorney(s) appearing: David A. Frank II (Frank, David)

May 9, 2017

May 9, 2017

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ORDER signed by Judge J.P. Stadtmueller on 5/9/2017 GRANTING 15 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Order Regarding Production of Documents and Electronic Data and SPECIFYING conditions governing the production of such items in this matter unless otherwise ordered by the Court. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix 1: Metadata and Coding Fields) (cc: all counsel) (jm)

1 Appendix 1: Metadata and Coding Fields

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May 9, 2017

May 9, 2017

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Consent MOTION to File Amended Complaint by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Complaint Redlined to Show Proposed Amendments, # 2 Proposed Amended Complaint)(Choudhury, Nusrat)

1 Complaint Redlined to Show Proposed Amendments

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2 Proposed Amended Complaint

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May 23, 2017

May 23, 2017

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TEXT ONLY ORDER by Judge J.P. Stadtmueller on 5/24/2017 GRANTING 18 Plaintiffs' Consent Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint. The Clerk of the Court shall separately docket Plaintiffs' amended complaint (Docket #18-2), which shall be the operative complaint in this action. (cc: all counsel) (jm)

May 24, 2017

May 24, 2017

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Order on Motion to File

May 24, 2017

May 24, 2017

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Alicia Silvestre, Caleb Roberts, Tracy Adams, Charles Collins, Stephen Jansen, Gregory Chambers, Jerimiah Olivar, David Crowley, Jeremy Brown.(asc)

May 24, 2017

May 24, 2017

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ANSWER to 19 Amended Complaint by All Defendants.(Russell, Joseph)

June 7, 2017

June 7, 2017

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Rule 7(h) Expedited Non-Dispositive MOTION for Protective Order (Joint Motion) by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Proposed Order), # 2 Exhibit Confidentiality Agreement (Exhibit A to Proposed Order))(Russell, Joseph)

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2 Exhibit Confidentiality Agreement (Exhibit A to Proposed Order)

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June 7, 2017

June 7, 2017

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PROTECTIVE ORDER signed by Judge J.P. Stadtmueller on 6/14/2017 GRANTING 21 Parties' Joint Motion for Protective Order and SPECIFYING the terms as modified for confidential information produced or disclosed during this matter. See Order for further details. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A to Protective Order) (cc: all counsel) (jm)

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June 14, 2017

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June 15, 2017

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June 15, 2017

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NOTICE by All Defendants of Withdrawal of Counsel (Butler, La Keisha)

June 30, 2017

June 30, 2017

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Rule 7(h) Expedited Non-Dispositive MOTION for Protective Order Regarding Retention of In-Car Camera Recordings by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of D. Wiorek, # 2 Affidavit of J. Russell (includes Exhibits A-D))(Russell, Joseph)

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2 Affidavit of J. Russell (includes Exhibits A-D)

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July 18, 2017

July 18, 2017

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DISREGARD ENTRY - SEE DOCKET 26 BRIEF in Opposition filed by All Plaintiffs re 24 Rule 7(h) Expedited Non-Dispositive MOTION for Protective Order Regarding Retention of In-Car Camera Recordings . (Attachments: # 1 DECLARATION OF NUSRAT JAHAN CHOUDHURY, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit)(Murray, Walter) Modified on 7/21/2017 (mlm).

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July 21, 2017

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BRIEF in Opposition filed by All Plaintiffs re 24 Rule 7(h) Expedited Non-Dispositive MOTION for Protective Order Regarding Retention of In-Car Camera Recordings . (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Nusrat Jahan Choudhury, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I)(Murray, Walter) Modified on 7/24/2017 (asc).

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July 21, 2017

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Notice of Electronic Filing Error

July 24, 2017

July 24, 2017

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NOTICE of Electronic Filing Error re 26 Brief in Opposition to Motion, filed by Alicia Silvestre, Gregory Chambers, Jeremy Brown, Jerimiah Olivar, Tracy Adams, Charles Collins, Caleb Roberts, David Crowley, Stephen Jansen ; Attachments to documents should be clearly described. This document does not need to be re-filed.; Please refer to the policies and procedures for electronic case filing and the user manual found at www.wied.uscourts.gov (asc)

July 24, 2017

July 24, 2017

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Notice of Hearing

July 24, 2017

July 24, 2017

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ORDER signed by Judge J.P. Stadtmueller on 7/24/2017 REFERRING 24 Defendants' Rule 7(h) Expedited Non-Dispositive MOTION for Protective Order to Magistrate Judge David E. Jones for disposition. (cc: all counsel)(jm)

July 24, 2017

July 24, 2017

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NOTICE of Hearing: Oral Argument Hearing on defendants' Rule 7(h) Expedited Non-Dispositive Motion for Protective Order is set for 7/25/2017 02:45 PM By Telephone before Magistrate Judge David E Jones. The parties shall call the Court's conference line at 877-848-7030 and use access code 386 6147# to join the call. (cc: all counsel)(mlm)

July 24, 2017

July 24, 2017

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge David E Jones: Oral Argument Hearing held on 7/25/2017 to discuss 24 Rule 7(h) Non-Dispositive Motion for Protective Order. Court directs parties to meet-n-confer regarding court's suggested solution and then contact courtroom deputy to set a status conference. (Tape #2:47:32-3:24:38) (kah) (Entered: 07/26/2017)

July 25, 2017

July 25, 2017

PACER

NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference set for 7/28/2017 09:00 AM By Telephone before Magistrate Judge David E Jones. The parties shall call the Courts conference line at 877-848-7030 and use access code 3866147# to join the call. (cc: all counsel)(kah)

July 27, 2017

July 27, 2017

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Notice of Hearing

July 27, 2017

July 27, 2017

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge David E Jones: Telephonic Status Conference held on 7/28/2017. Parties agree court's proposal to freeze only pre-litigation footage is reasonable and would resolve storage concerns. Court asks parties to draft a proposed order and to contact courtroom deputy if they wish for the Magistrate Judge to handle any future discovery matters. (Tape #9:00:29-9:12:43) (kah)

July 28, 2017

July 28, 2017

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ORDER ON DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR ENTRY OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge David E Jones on 08/01/2017. IT IS ORDERED that Defendants' Motion for Entry of Protective Order 24 is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. See order for further details. (cc: all counsel) (amb)

Aug. 1, 2017

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Case no longer referred to Magistrate Judge David E Jones. (asc)

Aug. 2, 2017

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Case No Longer Referred

Aug. 2, 2017

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ORDER signed by Judge J.P. Stadtmueller on 8/11/2017 REFERRING matter to Magistrate Judge David E. Jones for resolution of all discovery-related matters. (cc: all counsel)(jm)

Aug. 11, 2017

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NOTICE of Appearance by Naomi E Gehling on behalf of All Defendants. Attorney(s) appearing: Naomi E. Gehling (Gehling, Naomi)

Aug. 11, 2017

Aug. 11, 2017

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NOTICE of Hearing: Pre-Motion Conference set for 8/18/2017 03:00 PM By Telephone before Magistrate Judge David E Jones. The parties shall call the Courts conference line at 877-848-7030 and use access code 3866147# to join the call. (cc: all counsel)(kah)

Aug. 14, 2017

Aug. 14, 2017

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Notice of Hearing

Aug. 14, 2017

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NOTICE of Appearance by Hwa Young Jin on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Attorney(s) appearing: Jon-Michael Dougherty (Jin, Hwa Young)

Aug. 17, 2017

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NOTICE of Appearance by Hwa Young Jin on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Attorney(s) appearing: Hwa Young Jin (Jin, Hwa Young)

Aug. 17, 2017

Aug. 17, 2017

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge David E Jones: Telephone Pre-Motion Conference held on 8/18/2017. Parties discuss various discovery issues and will continue discussions on Tuesday 8/22/17. Status Conference set for 8/22/2017 03:00 PM By Telephone before Magistrate Judge David E Jones. The parties shall call the Courts conference line at 877-848-7030 and use access code 3866147# to join the call. (Tape #3:00:55-3:56:12) (kah) (Entered: 08/21/2017)

Aug. 18, 2017

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge David E Jones: Telephonic Status Conference held on 8/22/2017. Parties continue discussions from the 8/18/17 pre-motion conference regarding discovery issues. Parties agree 30 additional search strings will be run against database and plaintiff to pay half of the cost. Court feels need to actively monitor status of document production. Status Conference set for 8/29/2017 10:30 AM By Telephone before Magistrate Judge David E Jones. The parties shall call the Courts conference line at 877-848-7030 and use access code 3866147# to join the call. (Tape #3:01:20-3:31:33) (kah)

Aug. 22, 2017

Aug. 22, 2017

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge David E Jones: Telephonic Status Conference held on 8/29/2017. Parties discussed three issues. Atty Dupuis is directed to provide board minutes to judge in camera, via email or hand delivered, by end of the day on 9/1/17. Court would like to discuss further the issue regarding Edith Hudson. Status Conference set for 9/1/2017 02:30 PM By Telephone before Magistrate Judge David E Jones. The parties shall call the Courts conference line at 877-848-7030 and use access code 3866147# to join the call. (Tape #10:31:28-11:06:14) (kah)

Aug. 29, 2017

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge David E Jones: Telephonic Status Conference held on 9/1/2017. Parties continue discussions regarding topics previously discussed. David Crowley and ACLU to review work emails by 9/8/17. Status Conference to discuss draft order set for 9/6/2017 10:00 AM By Telephone before Magistrate Judge David E Jones. Status Conference set for 9/7/2017 02:30 PM By Telephone before Magistrate Judge David E Jones. The parties shall call the Courts conference line at 877-848-7030 and use access code 3866147# to join the call. (Tape #2:31:12-3:36:33) (kah) (Entered: 09/05/2017)

Sept. 1, 2017

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge David E Jones: Status Conference held on 9/6/2017 to discuss draft order regarding privacy concerns. Defendant's do have a draft but it has not yet been approved by the City Attorney's Office. Deft raises issue regarding dash cam video request. Court ask parties to discuss further prior to tomorrow's status conference. (Tape #9:59:56-10:13:32) (kah)

Sept. 6, 2017

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge David E Jones: Telephonic Status Conference held on 9/7/2017. Status Conference set for 9/14/2017 03:00 PM By Telephone before Magistrate Judge David E Jones. The parties shall call the Courts conference line at 877-848-7030 and use access code 3866147# to join the call. (Tape #2:30:29-3:39:34) (kah) (Entered: 09/08/2017)

Sept. 7, 2017

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ORDER TO PRODUCE ELECTRONICALLY STORED INFORMATION signed by Magistrate Judge David E Jones on 9/14/17. (cc: all counsel)(kah) (Entered: 09/15/2017)

Sept. 14, 2017

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge David E Jones: Status Conference held on 9/14/2017. Court has received and reviewed the parties proposed protective order and plans to file it today. Status Conference set for 9/19/2017 03:00 PM By Telephone before Magistrate Judge David E Jones. The parties shall call the Courts conference line at 877-848-7030 and use access code 3866147# to join the call. (Tape #3:00:57-3:51:44) (kah) (Entered: 09/15/2017)

Sept. 14, 2017

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SUPPLEMENTAL PROTECTIVE ORDER REGARDING PRODUCTION OF MILWAUKEE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN-VEHICLE RECORDINGS & RMS DATA signed by Magistrate Judge David E Jones on 9/18/17. (Attachments: # 1 Confidentiality Agreement) (cc: all counsel)(kah)

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Sept. 18, 2017

Sept. 18, 2017

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NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED HEARING: Due to a conflict in the court's calendar, the Status Conference set for 9/19/2017 at 3:00 PM HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO 9/21/2017 02:00 PM By Telephone before Magistrate Judge David E Jones. The parties shall call the Courts conference line at 877-848-7030 and use access code 3866147# to join the call. (cc: all counsel)(kah)

Sept. 20, 2017

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Notice of Hearing

Sept. 20, 2017

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge David E Jones: Telephonic Status Conference held on 9/21/2017. Motion for Protective Order and brief to be filed no later than 9/22/17. ESI and privilege log production should be done no later than 9/28/17. Any production re police videos by 9/29/17. (Tape #1:59:56-2:55:31) (kah) (Entered: 09/22/2017)

Sept. 21, 2017

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LETTER from Jan A. Smokowicz presenting parties' joint request for mediation referral. (Smokowicz, Jan)

Sept. 22, 2017

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MOTION for Protective Order Regarding RMS Data with AFFIDAVITS by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Doug Wiorek, # 2 Affidavit Joseph Russell, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Text of Proposed Order)(Russell, Joseph) Modified on 9/25/2017 (asc).

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Sept. 22, 2017

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ORDER signed by Judge J.P. Stadtmueller on 9/25/2017 re 45 Parties' Joint Request for Mediation Referral. Case REFERRED to District Judge Lynn Adelman to conduct one or more mediation conferences. (cc: all counsel)(jm)

Sept. 25, 2017

Sept. 25, 2017

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JOINT INTERIM SETTLEMENT REPORT by Tracy Adams, Jeremy Brown, Gregory Chambers, Charles Collins, David Crowley, Stephen Jansen, Jerimiah Olivar, Caleb Roberts, Alicia Silvestre. This document and/or certain attachments are restricted to case participants and attorneys of record should use their efiling login and password to view this document(Williamson, Jason)

Sept. 25, 2017

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SCHEDULING ORDER signed by Judge Lynn Adelman on 9/26/17. Status Conference to discuss a date for mediation is set for 9/28/2017 at 10:45 AM by telephone before Judge Lynn Adelman. Participants need to call in for the conference as follows: dial access number 1-877-336-1839. You will be prompted for an access code (4144803) and a security code (1234). Once that information is entered participants will be placed on hold until we access the call. (cc: all counsel)(gc)

Sept. 26, 2017

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MOTION to Seal Document by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Dingle, Shanya)

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Sept. 27, 2017

Sept. 27, 2017

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RESPONSE to Motion filed by All Plaintiffs re 46 MOTION for Protective Order Regarding RMS Data . (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of S. Dingle, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H)This document and/or certain attachments are SEALED and only viewable by permission of the court(Dingle, Shanya)

1 Declaration of S. Dingle

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2 Exhibit A

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3 Exhibit B

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4 Exhibit C

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Sept. 27, 2017

Sept. 27, 2017

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52

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lynn Adelman: Telephonic Status Conference held on 9/28/2017. Mediation set for 10/3/2017 at 11:00 AM in Chambers Room 364, 517 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 before Judge Lynn Adelman. (gc)

Sept. 28, 2017

Sept. 28, 2017

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53

TEXT ONLY ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge David E Jones on 10/3/17. For the reasons stated therein, and for good cause shown, Plaintiffs' Motion to File Exhibits Under Seal Pursuant to General L. R. 79(d), ECF No. 50, is GRANTED. The following documents shall be SEALED until further order of the Court: Ex. D, ECF No. 51 -5; Ex. E, ECF No. 51 -6; Ex. F, ECF No. 51 -7; Ex. G, ECF No. 51 -8; and Ex. H, ECF No. 51 -9. (cc: all counsel) (jh) NOTE: There is no document attached to this text-only order.

Oct. 3, 2017

Oct. 3, 2017

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54

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge David E Jones on 10/3/17 DENYING 46 Motion for Protective Order. (cc: all counsel) (kah)

Oct. 3, 2017

Oct. 3, 2017

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55

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lynn Adelman: Mediation held on 10/3/2017. Parties met and discussed issues. Mediation continued to 10/27/2017 at 11:00 AM in Room 364, 517 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 before Judge Lynn Adelman. (gc)

Oct. 4, 2017

Oct. 4, 2017

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56

SCHEDULING ORDER signed by Judge Lynn Adelman on 10/10/2017. Status Conference set for 10/12/2017 at 10:45 AM by telephone before Judge Lynn Adelman. Participants need to call in for the conference as follows: dial access number 1-877-336-1839. You will be prompted for an access code (4144803) and a security code (1234). (cc: all counsel)(gc)

Oct. 10, 2017

Oct. 10, 2017

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Set/Reset Hearings: Telephonic Status Conference set for 10/12/2017 at 10:45 a.m has been rescheduled to 11:30 AM before Judge Lynn Adelman. (gc)

Oct. 12, 2017

Oct. 12, 2017

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Set/Reset Hearings

Oct. 12, 2017

Oct. 12, 2017

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57

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lynn Adelman: Telephonic Status Conference held on 10/12/2017. Parties discussed schedule for mediation set for 10/27/17 at 11:00 a.m. Parties to notify the court if they want to start earlier than scheduled time. Court requests a representative from defendants' IT department be present at the scheduled mediation or available by telephone. Court requests plaintiffs' draft settlement agreement on items presently agreed upon by parties. Plaintiffs' and Court request that FPC be present at the scheduled mediation. (gc)

Oct. 12, 2017

Oct. 12, 2017

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SCHEDULING ORDER signed by Judge Lynn Adelman on 10/27/2017. Status Conference set for 11/1/2017 at 10:45 AM by telephone before Judge Lynn Adelman. Participants need to call in for the conference as follows: dial access number 1-877-336-1839. You will be prompted for an access code (4144803) and a security code (1234). (cc: all counsel)(gc)

Oct. 27, 2017

Oct. 27, 2017

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lynn Adelman: Mediation held on 10/27/2017. Parties met and discussed issues, but did not reach a resolution. Plaintiffs provided the defendants with a proposed settlement agreement prior to mediation. Defendants will respond to the proposed settlement agreement. Parties will then decide whether to continue pursuing mediation. (gc) (Entered: 10/30/2017)

Oct. 27, 2017

Oct. 27, 2017

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60

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lynn Adelman: Telephonic Status Conference held on 11/1/2017. Parties discussed the possibility of adjourning the 02/20/2018 trial date if JudgeStadtmueller determines that clear progress is made towards settlement of case. Defendants' response to Plaintiffs' proposed settlement agreement due by November 10, 2017. The court will schedule a telephonic status conference after the Defendants' response is received. (gc)

Nov. 1, 2017

Nov. 1, 2017

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NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference re: expert disclosure deadlines set for 11/13/2017 at 03:00 PM by telephone before Magistrate Judge David E Jones. The parties shall call the Court's conference line at 877-848-7030 and use access code 3866147# to join the call.(cc: all counsel)(amb)

Nov. 9, 2017

Nov. 9, 2017

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Notice of Hearing

Nov. 9, 2017

Nov. 9, 2017

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61

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge David E Jones: Telephonic Status Conference held on 11/13/2017. Parties discuss expert disclosure deadlines and come to an agreement. Party who bears the burden of proof shall disclose their experts no later than 12/6/17. Defendant's rebuttal experts to be disclosed no later than 1/10/18. Court to enter a text only order. (Tape #3:02:08-3:15:46) (kah) (Entered: 11/14/2017)

Nov. 13, 2017

Nov. 13, 2017

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TEXT ONLY ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge David E Jones on 11/14/17. During a status conference held on 11/13/17, the parties indicated that they had reached an agreement on expert disclosure deadlines. This text-only order memorializes that agreement. Plaintiffs' expert disclosures are due on or before December 6, 2017; Defendants' expert disclosures are due on or before January 10, 2018. NOTE: There is no document attached to this text-only order. (cc: all counsel)(jh)

Nov. 14, 2017

Nov. 14, 2017

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Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 11/21/2017 at 11:45 AM by telephone before Judge Lynn Adelman. Participants need to call in for the conference as follows: dial access number 1-877-336-1839. You will be prompted for an access code (4144803) and a security code (1234). (gc)

Nov. 17, 2017

Nov. 17, 2017

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Set/Reset Hearings

Nov. 17, 2017

Nov. 17, 2017

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63

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lynn Adelman: Telephonic Status Conference held on 11/21/2017. Plaintiffs received Defendants' response to proposed settlement agreement. Parties agree to file a joint request to extend the final pretrial report, final pretrial conference and jury trial for 90 days to permit parties to continue substantive negotiations and reach a settlement. Plaintiffs October 25th proposed settlement agreement redlined to include proposals from Defendants response due by 12/8/2017; Defendants redline response due by 12/22/2017; Plaintiffs redline response due by 1/12/2018. Status Conference set for 1/17/2018 at 11:00 AM by telephone before Judge Lynn Adelman. Participants need to call in for the conference as follows: dial access number 1-877-336-1839. You will be prompted for an access code (4144803) and a security code (1234). (gc)

Nov. 21, 2017

Nov. 21, 2017

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64

Joint MOTION to Adjourn Dates Memorialized in the Trial Scheduling Order by 90 Days by All Plaintiffs. (Choudhury, Nusrat)

Nov. 27, 2017

Nov. 27, 2017

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65

ORDER signed by Judge J.P. Stadtmueller on 12/4/2017 GRANTING 64 Parties' Joint Motion for Extension of Time. 14 The Court's 3/31/2017 Trial Scheduling Order AMENDED as follows: Final Joint Settlement Report now due by 4/25/2018; all Motions in Limine and Non-Dispositive Pretrial Motions now due by 5/3/2018; Final/Joint Pretrial Report now due by 5/9/2018; Final Pretrial Conference re-set for 5/14/2018 at 8:30 AM in Courtroom 425, 517 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI before Judge J.P. Stadtmueller. Jury Trial re-set for 5/21/2018 at 8:30 AM in Courtroom 425, 517 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI before Judge J.P. Stadtmueller. All other provisions of the Trial Scheduling Order remain in effect. (cc: all counsel) (jm)

Dec. 4, 2017

Dec. 4, 2017

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66

NOTICE of Appearance by Asma I Kadri on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Attorney(s) appearing: Asma Imtiazali Kadri (Kadri, Asma)

Jan. 2, 2018

Jan. 2, 2018

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67

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lynn Adelman: Telephonic Status Conference held on 1/17/2018. Parties discussed case and status of settlement. Court ordered defendants to provide plaintiffs and the court with a detailed redline response to plaintiffs' proposed Settlement Agreement, Class Certification and Consent Decree by January 30, 2018. (gc)

Jan. 17, 2018

Jan. 17, 2018

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ORDER FOLLOWING STATUS CONFERENCE signed by Judge Lynn Adelman on 1/17/2018. Defendants shall provide plaintiffs and the court with a detailed redline response to plaintiffs' proposed Settlement Agreement, Class Certification and Consent Decree no later than January 30, 2018. Status Conference set for 2/2/2018 at 11:45 AM by telephone before Judge Lynn Adelman. (cc: all counsel)(gc)

Jan. 17, 2018

Jan. 17, 2018

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69

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by All Defendants. (Russell, Joseph)

Jan. 25, 2018

Jan. 25, 2018

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70

BRIEF in Support filed by All Defendants re 69 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction . (Russell, Joseph)

Jan. 25, 2018

Jan. 25, 2018

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Case Details

State / Territory: Wisconsin

Case Type(s):

Policing

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Traffic Stop Litigation

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 22, 2017

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

ACLU National and ACLU of Wisconsin, bringing case on behalf of putative class of "all persons who have been or will be stopped or stopped/frisked by Milwaukee Police Department Officers after January 7, 2008", with a a subclass of black and Latino members of the class.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU National (all projects)

ACLU Affiliates (any)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Mooted before ruling

Defendants

City of Milwaukee (Milwaukee, Milwaukee), City

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.

Constitutional Clause(s):

Unreasonable search and seizure

Equal Protection

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Monetary Relief

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Attorneys fees

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Amount Defendant Pays: $1,900,000 plus consultant fees

Order Duration: 2018 - 2023

Content of Injunction:

Discrimination Prohibition

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Follow recruitment, hiring, or promotion protocols

Other requirements regarding hiring, promotion, retention

Provide antidiscrimination training

Implement complaint/dispute resolution process

Reporting

Monitor/Master

Recordkeeping

Auditing

Monitoring

Goals (e.g., for hiring, admissions)

Required disclosure

Training

Issues

General:

Incident/accident reporting & investigations

Pattern or Practice

Racial profiling

Search policies

Policing:

Traffic Stops

Inadequate citizen complaint investigations and procedures

Discrimination-basis:

Race discrimination

Race:

Black

National Origin/Ethnicity:

Hispanic