Pinzon v. Lane

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

SHADUR, District Judge.

Several State of Illinois parolees seek a preliminary injunction on behalf of the class of which they are members: all such parolees arrested on new criminal charges and afforded no opportunity for a preliminary parole revocation hearing, thus being required to remain in custody for extended periods (even though they could make bond if given the opportunity). Plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction has been fully briefed by their appointed pro bono counsel and by counsel for the three defendants — Illinois Department of Corrections…