Judge rejects request for special prosecutor to investigate ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses
A Cook County judge has rejected a petition for the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate alleged abuses during ...
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Illinois lawmakers considering ban on guns like Glocks
Supporters of the bill say Glock’s design is easily modified into an automatic weapon.
SAFE-T Act back in spotlight after killing of Chicago Police officer
Republicans want to change the law to make it easier to hold people before trial.
Accountability Commission refers federal agents for investigation, possible prosecution for conduct last fall
The commission will refer cases and documentary evidence with the Cook County state’s attorney and local law enforcement.
Mid-May ruling set for special prosecutor demand to investigate alleged ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses
A Cook County judge has set a mid-May ruling after lengthy arguments Friday for and against appointing a special prosecutor ...
Accountability Commission hears testimony about excessive force by ICE agents. Felt like a ‘war zone’
The commission heard testimony of ‘terror unleashed’ by federal immigration agents at its first meeting.
‘I lost everything’: Venezuelans were rounded up in a dramatic midnight raid but never charged with a crime
Immigration officials said they arrested just two members of the Tren de Aragua gang. ProPublica talked with one and found ...
As Trump declares ‘we’re going in,’ Pritzker says ‘terror and cruelty is the point’
ICE could begin ramping up operations in Chicago this week as President Donald Trump says the National Guard will be ...
In response to military deployment, Pritzker tells Trump: ‘Do not come to Chicago’
President Donald Trump’s desire to deploy the military in Chicago raises legal questions for Illinois leaders.
Following state rep’s encounter, Pritzker signs ‘squatter bill’ into law
Gov. JB Pritzker signs bill cracking down on squatters after people illegally move in next to state representative.
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