Federal court to hear arguments May 6 over claims a retired judge was removed for political views.
WHO:U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois; retired Judge James; plaintiffs challenging removal
WHAT:Oral arguments in a federal lawsuit over whether a retired judge was illegally stripped of his seat due to political opinions shared as a private citizen.
WHEN:May 5, 2026 at 9:35 AM ET
WHERE:Northern District of Illinois
WHY:A federal lawsuit challenges the judge’s removal, alleging it was tied to his political views as a private citizen.
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