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In 2009, the Illinois Supreme Court established the "Honorable George N. Leighton Justice Award," which recognizes one who has given exceptional service to the legal community and exhibits the qualities that personified Judge Leighton's character, service and legal career. He was the first recipient. [2]
David Cerda: [13] First Latino American male judge in Illinois (1965) and serve on the Illinois Appellate Court (1989) George N. Leighton (1947): [14] [15] First African American male to serve on the First District Appellate Court in Illinois (1969) Joseph H. Goldenhersh: [16] First Jewish American male to serve on the Supreme Court of Illinois ...
The courthouse formally became part of the new monument area in 1940. Replaced in 1941, the roof was renovated in 1955, 1985 and 2010. The National Park Service maintains four history galleries on St. Louis and NPS offices within. The courthouse once had up to 12 courtrooms, but now there are two in period presentation.
Initially, the court was not within any existing judicial circuit, and appeals from the court were taken directly to the United States Supreme Court. In 1837, Congress created the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, placing it in Chicago, Illinois and giving it jurisdiction over the District of Illinois, 5 Stat. 176. [4]
Smollett, who is Black and openly gay, unexpectedly took the stand in his Chicago criminal trial, telling jurors, "There was no hoax on my part."
Pages in category "Judges of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois" The following 107 pages are in this category, out of 107 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
Judge Leighton may refer to: George N. Leighton (1912–2018), judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Ronald B. Leighton (born 1951), judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
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