Federal Judge Dismisses Rod Blagojevich's Lawsuit, Citing Dr. Seuss

The ruling marks a definitive end to the former governor's attempt to challenge his lifetime ban from holding state or local office in Illinois.

U.S. District Judge Steven Seeger dismissed Rod Blagojevich's lawsuit, which sought to overturn his lifetime ban from holding state or local office in Illinois.
The judge used a quote from Dr. Seuss to emphasize his ruling, telling Blagojevich it was time to 'go away.'
Blagojevich's lawsuit was described as a 'publicity stunt' and an 'Issue-Spotting Wonderland' due to its numerous problems.
The ruling reaffirmed that legislatures have sole authority over impeachment proceedings, and courts cannot interfere.
Blagojevich, who was released from prison in 2020 following a commutation by then-President Donald Trump, has been banned from running for state or local office due to his corruption convictions.