09-09-2025, 02:22 AM
Actually, that’s incorrect both factually and legally.
The statute of limitations for civil rights violations under 42 U.S.C. §1983 in Illinois is two years—but that clock doesn’t start ticking until the plaintiff knows or should have known of the injury and its cause. That’s called the discovery rule, and it’s especially relevant when misconduct is concealed or when the harm continues over time.
In my case, the devices were unlawfully retained and searched after the warrant was quashed and charges dismissed. The FBI didn’t even seek a second warrant until March 2, 2020, and they claimed possession under a state warrant that no longer existed. That’s not just sloppy—it’s unconstitutional.
As for the idea that “the town isn’t charging you,” that’s a dodge. The City of Taylorville, Christian County, and the State of Illinois all played roles in the unlawful arrest, seizure, and transfer of my property. The FBI’s involvement doesn’t erase the local misconduct—it compounds it.
So no, the statute hasn’t “long expired.” And yes, the town, county, and federal actors are all implicated. The Constitution doesn’t grant immunity just because the paperwork changed hands.
The statute of limitations for civil rights violations under 42 U.S.C. §1983 in Illinois is two years—but that clock doesn’t start ticking until the plaintiff knows or should have known of the injury and its cause. That’s called the discovery rule, and it’s especially relevant when misconduct is concealed or when the harm continues over time.
In my case, the devices were unlawfully retained and searched after the warrant was quashed and charges dismissed. The FBI didn’t even seek a second warrant until March 2, 2020, and they claimed possession under a state warrant that no longer existed. That’s not just sloppy—it’s unconstitutional.
As for the idea that “the town isn’t charging you,” that’s a dodge. The City of Taylorville, Christian County, and the State of Illinois all played roles in the unlawful arrest, seizure, and transfer of my property. The FBI’s involvement doesn’t erase the local misconduct—it compounds it.
So no, the statute hasn’t “long expired.” And yes, the town, county, and federal actors are all implicated. The Constitution doesn’t grant immunity just because the paperwork changed hands.