Michael Campos v. Cook County

Kanne, Circuit Judge.

After Michael Campos's August 2011 arrest for driving under the influence, his employer-the Cook County Sheriff's Office-began termination proceedings. The Merit Board has voted to terminate Campos's employment on two occasions. But both times the Cook County Circuit Court vacated the decision. And, to this day, the termination proceedings are ongoing. Instead of waiting for their completion, Campos filed this federal law suit alleging, among other things, that the protracted proceedings have violated his substantive due process rights. Because Campos has not met the high…