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Cook County State's Attorney
Coverage of Cook County State's Attorney in the Nexus archive.
- Cook County state's attorney launches CTA campaign warning violent offenders of potential jail time
Cook County state's attorney O'Neill Burke has launched a CTA campaign to warn violent offenders about potential jail time. The signs aim to send a deterrent message to potential criminals.
- Lawsuits seek to hold Midway Blitz agents accountable in lieu of state charges
Six Chicago-area residents filed lawsuits against federal immigration agents alleging harm during Operation Midway Blitz, as Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke has not filed criminal charges. The lawsuits target agents over incidents including pepper-spraying a father with his 1-year-old, tear-gassing individuals, and violence during arrests.