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New Guidelines Aim to Hold Federal Immigration Agents Accountable

2/20/2026

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Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke announced new guidelines for prosecuting federal immigration agents in violent incidents, developed with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
The protocol clarifies investigation processes and charges against agents accused of misconduct.
Despite scrutiny, no federal agents have faced charges for actions during the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement surge.

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Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke announced new guidelines for prosecuting federal immigration agents in violent incidents, developed with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
The protocol clarifies investigation processes and charges against agents accused of misconduct.
Despite scrutiny, no federal agents have faced charges for actions during the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement surge.