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Cook County State’s Attorney Rejects Special Prosecutor Calls

3/25/2026

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Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke rejected calls for a special prosecutor to examine misconduct by federal immigration agents.
Burke says her office lacks the authority to open such investigations.
The petition, from nearly 250 officials and community members, calls the investigations baseless and undermines Burke.
Attorney Steve Art notes that states have held federal agents accountable and that a court hearing is scheduled for April 10.

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Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke rejected calls for a special prosecutor to examine misconduct by federal immigration agents.
Burke says her office lacks the authority to open such investigations.
The petition, from nearly 250 officials and community members, calls the investigations baseless and undermines Burke.
Attorney Steve Art notes that states have held federal agents accountable and that a court hearing is scheduled for April 10.