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James v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

Civil Rights Open / Active District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania

James v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is a federal civil rights lawsuit filed on 03/27/2026 in the District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania. The case is currently open in the federal court system.

Court
District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania (E.D. Pa.)
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Assigned judge
Gail a. Weilheimer · 53 cases in index
Docket number
2:26-cv-02065
Cause
42:1983 Civil Rights Act
42 U.S.C. § 1983 — Civil rights (deprivation under color of law)
Nature of suit
440 Civil Rights: Other
Civil-rights claims not covered by a more specific category.
Jurisdiction
Federal Question
Jury demand
None
Date filed
03/27/2026

39,803 Civil Rights cases in this court are indexed here.

Parties

Filings & Documents

9 filings · 2 free to view · 7 on request
  • #1 · Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis Filed by Aaron James 03/27/2026 Request Document
  • #2 · Complaint Against Officer BJC, William Cremele, MR. Turnupseed, MS. James, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Philadelphia Domestic Relations Section, Filed by Aaron James. *IFP Pending* 03/27/2026 Request Document
  • #3 · PRO SE Notice RE: Guidelines
    • E-notice Consent Form
    03/27/2026
    Request Document
  • #4 · Notice Re: Availability of Court-Annexed Mediation 03/27/2026 Request Document
  • Remark 03/31/2026 Request Document
  • #5 · Memorandum and Opinion. Signed by District Judge Gail a Weilheimer on 4/9/26. 4/9/26 Entered and Copy Mailed to James 04/09/2026 · 9 pp View →
  • #6 · Memorandum and Order That Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis IS Granted Pursuant to 28 USC SEC. 1915. the Complaint IS Deemed Filed. the Complaint IS Dismissed Without Prejudice for the Reasons Stated in the Court's Memorandum. Signed by District Judge Gail a Weilheimer on 4/9/26. 4/9/26 Entered. Copy of This Order and 'court's Current Standard PRO SE Form' Mailed to James 04/09/2026 · 3 pp View →
  • #7 · Order Dismissing Case 06/01/2026 Request Document
  • Remark 06/02/2026 Request Document

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Part of a Larger Litigation Pattern

This is one of 18 Civil Rights cases in our index naming Pennsylvania Department of Human Services — a possible mass-tort or coordinated-litigation cluster.

About Civil Rights Lawsuits

Civil rights lawsuits allege violations of constitutional or statutory rights, including employment discrimination, voting rights, disability access, and claims against government actors. Employment-discrimination claims are among the most common in federal court.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services?

James v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is a federal civil rights lawsuit filed on 03/27/2026 in the District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania. The case is currently open in the federal court system. Civil rights lawsuits allege violations of constitutional or statutory rights, including employment discrimination, voting rights, disability access, and claims against government actors. Employment-discrimination claims are among the most common in federal court.

What type of case is this?

It is classified as “Civil Rights” under the federal nature-of-suit system. Civil rights lawsuits allege violations of constitutional or statutory rights, including employment discrimination, voting rights, disability access, and claims against government actors. Employment-discrimination claims are among the most common in federal court.

What court is the case in?

The case is in the District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania, docket number 2:26-cv-02065.

When was the case filed?

James v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services was filed on 03/27/2026. The case is currently open.

What law is the case brought under?

The docket lists the cause as 42 U.S.C. § 1983 — Civil rights (deprivation under color of law).

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Source: public U.S. federal court record (docket 73112438).