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Dave Byrnes@djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The Cook County State's Attorney's Office has issued its statement on the Illinois Accountability Commission's Midway Blitz report. The CCSAO says it will will "work with our local, state, and county law enforcement to review the material" but does not commit to investigations or prosecutions.

CHICAGO — We commend the bravery of every witness who testified about their harrowing experiences before the Illinois Accountability Commission. There is no doubt that Operation Midway Blitz has traumatized and harmed our communities. We look forward to receipt of the full report and will work with our local, state, and county law enforcement to review the material.  We take any reports of harm seriously. That’s why the CCSAO developed a comprehensive and first-of-its-kind protocol to support law enforcement agencies as they investigate federal immigration officers. This critical guidance has been adopted by every locally elected prosecutor in the state and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.  Under Illinois statute, our Office can bring charges only after receiving a completed investigation from a law enforcement agency. At that point, we review the available evidence and determine whether criminal charges are warranted in state court. Allegations received from other sources are referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency for investigation. This process protects the integrity of our cases and helps ensure that any resulting conviction will stand.   BACKGROUND  - State law limits the CCSAO from serving as a lead investigator into alleged criminal conduct. The CCSAO can play a supporting role in investigations that are initiated and led by a law enforcement agency. - The federal government, including its law enforcement entities, are not required to comply with any subpoena issued by a state prosecutorial body, and CCSAO does not have jurisdiction or authority to mandate subpoena compliance. - The CCSAO reviews evidence that is presented by law enforcement after an investigation has been conducted and makes a charging decision based on the facts and the law. - To date, the CCSAO has not received a request from law enforcement to review any investigation related to on-duty conduct of a federal immigration agent. 
Dave Byrnes@djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The Illinois Accountability Commission has released its final report on Operation Midway Blitz. The report looked at evidence suggesting a federal effort to suppress dissent, finding "DHS used paramilitary tactics to occupy and impose control in Chicagoland." Full report here: