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Chicago mayor tells police to probe allegations of illegal activity by immigration agents
Mayor Johnson's order directs Chicago police to investigate federal immigration agents' misconduct and preserve evidence for felony referrals amid concerns over rights violations.
- On Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, the Illinois Accountability Commission submitted its first report urging prosecutions of federal officers involved in Operation Midway Blitz.
- The enforcement campaign in Chicago detained thousands, most without criminal records, and repeatedly deployed tear gas and pepper spray, raising legal questions.
- Garrett Graff testified on Jan. 30 that Customs and Border Protection has long been troubled, with at least 4,913 officers arrested, while NBC 5 Investigates found agents used ChatGPT and Mobile Fortify, confirmed by DHS.
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order on Saturday, Jan. 31 to direct the Chicago Police Department to document agents' actions, preserve evidence, and refer it to the state's attorney's office for potential prosecution.
- Rubén Castillo urged state-law changes, saying `Definitely, it seems we need some changes in state law to encourage local officials to actually prosecute agents who are conducting misdeeds, because it seems like the federal government is not going to do that`; the panel plans further hearings in the coming months.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Friday authorizing the city's police to investigate the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in light of…
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Conservative AngleChicago mayor orders cops to document misconduct by federal agents
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed EO 2026-01, also known as the "ICE On Notice" executive order.
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Chicago mayor signs executive order calling on police to investigate federal immigration agents accused of misconduct
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday signed an executive order directing city police to investigate and document alleged misconduct by federal immigration officers with an eye toward prosecution.
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