NewsChicago Sun-TimesJuly 17, 2026United States
Chicago Police Update City Council on 'ICE on Notice' Order Implementation
Six months after Mayor Brandon Johnson issued an executive order to investigate potential crimes by federal immigration agents, Chicago police officials confirmed they have finally established internal procedures to handle such complaints. The update followed a tense City Council committee hearing where officials were questioned about the five-month delay in implementing the directive.
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The Chicago Police Department has established new protocols to investigate allegations of misconduct by federal immigration agents, allowing victims or their relatives to file reports that may lead to criminal investigations.
Key Facts
- The Chicago Police Department has finalized internal procedures to investigate crimes committed by federal immigration agents.
- Implementation of the mayor's order occurred nearly five months after the original 30-day deadline.
- Police will only open criminal cases if a victim or a victim's relative comes forward to file a report.
- The department previously lacked a system for tracking complaints against federal agents and had to create new protocols for evidence collection and agent identification.
- Police will utilize police camera footage and license plate readers to investigate reports of crimes.
- Investigative materials and evidence will remain confidential to protect the integrity of potential criminal prosecutions.
- The city is currently reviewing an April report from the Illinois Accountability Commission regarding alleged abuses during 'Operation Midway Blitz'.
- No federal immigration agents have been charged with on-duty crimes in Cook County to date.
- Cook County Circuit Judge Erica Reddick denied a request to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate federal agents.
Who's Mentioned
personPatrick Kinney“Commander in the Bureau of Detectives for the Chicago Police Department.”organizationIllinois Accountability Commission“Commission that issued a report on abuses by federal agents.”organizationChicago Police Department“The department responsible for implementing the mayor's order.”personAndre Vasquez“Alderman (40th Ward) and chair of the Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights.”personBrandon Johnson“Mayor of Chicago who issued the 'ICE on Notice' executive order.”personEileen O’Neill Burke“Cook County State’s Attorney.”personJB Pritzker“Governor of Illinois.”otherOperation Midway Blitz“A federal deportation campaign conducted last fall.”personErica Reddick“Cook County Circuit Judge.”