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Special Prosecutor Sought to Investigate Operation Midway Blitz

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A Cook County judge heard arguments for and against appointing a special prosecutor to investigate alleged wrongdoing by federal immigration agents during last fall's 'Operation Midway Blitz.' The judge will deliver her ruling on the matter.

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Mid - May ruling set for special prosecutor demand to investigate alleged Operation Midway Blitz abuses

Media Coverage · April 25, 2026

Cook County Judge Erica Reddick will rule on a petition to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate alleged abuses by federal immigration agents during 'Operation Midway Blitz'. The petitioners claim the Cook County State's Attorney has abdicated her responsibility by not opening an investigation. A ruling is expected on May 11.

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  • • Special prosecutor
  • • Operation Midway Blitz
  • • Immigration agents
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Cook County Judge Erica Reddick will rule on a petition to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate alleged abuses by federal immigration agents during 'Operation Midway Blitz'. The petitioners claim the Cook County State's Attorney has
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Cook County Judge Erica Reddick on Friday heard arguments for and against appointing a special prosecutor to investigate alleged wrongdoing by federal immigration agents during last fall’s “Operation Midway Blitz.” - While petitioners pushing for a special prosecutor say Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke has “abdicated her responsibility” by not opening any investigations, the state’s attorney maintains she has limited authority to do so. - Judge Reddick will deliver her ruling d

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Media Coverage April 25, 2026

Mid - May ruling set for special prosecutor demand to investigate alleged Operation Midway Blitz abuses

Cook County Judge Erica Reddick will rule on a petition to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate alleged abuses by federal immigration agents during 'Operation Midway Blitz'. The petitioners claim the Cook County State's Attorney has abdicated her responsibility by not opening an investigation. A ruling is expected on May 11.

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