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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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.
State commission finds agent abuses were ‘greenlit by Washington’ for Operation Midway Blitz
The hearings featured testimony from Marimar Martinez and former Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin.
‘It’s not for her’: DHS dedicated Midway Blitz in her name. Her mother says she would have hated it
Lorence says her daughter would have hated having her name associated with the campaign.
Illinois lawmakers call for governor-appointed Epstein investigatory commission
Lawmakers hope the commission will fill a void left at the federal level.
Even amid partial DHS shutdown, Illinois remains on edge over ICE coming back
Chicago police will be required to report violations of federal immigration enforcement.
Judge rules to release evidence in Border Patrol shooting of Marimar Martinez
Evidence slated for release includes text messages of the agent who shot Martinez, as well as images of her car.
‘A crisis for the nation’: ICE accountability commission continues to seek solutions
Chair signals commission will recommend disciplinary action for Chicagoland shootings.
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.
Pritzker signs bill enacting immigrant protections in courthouses
The measure bans civil immigration arrests near state courthouses and allows residents to sue immigration agents who violate their rights.
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