Gakuba v. Doe

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS PETER GAKUBA, Plaintiff, v. Case No. 3:18-CV-01065-NJR STEPHEN KEIM, DAVID RAINS, and DEE DEE BROOKHART, Defendants. MEMORANDUM AND ORDER ROSENSTENGEL, Chief Judge: Plaintiff Peter Gakuba was an inmate of the Illinois Department of Corrections (“IDOC”) from July 2015 until April 2021. While in IDOC custody, Gakuba claims he was, at times, denied kosher meals. The lack of kosher meals allegedly rendered Gakuba’s diet noncompliant with his Jewish faith. Gakuba filed a complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging violations…