Jeffrey L. Smith v. John/Jane Does, et al.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS JEFFREY L. SMITH, ) Plaintiff, ) ) v. ) Case No. 25-3324 ) JOHN/JANE DOES, et al., ) Defendants. ) MERIT REVIEW ORDER Plaintiff, proceeding pro se and currently detained at the Packard Mental Health Center (“PMHC”), filed a Complaint under

42 U.S.C. § 1983

alleging violations of his constitutional rights. (Doc. 1). The Court must “screen” Plaintiff’s Complaint, and through such process, identify and dismiss any legally insufficient claim, or the entire action if warranted. 28 U.S.C. § 1915A. A claim is legally insufficient if it “(1) is…