Eileen O'Neill Burke
Coverage of Eileen O'Neill Burke in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Civil liberty advocates sue blue state over 'show your papers' gun law
The New Civil Liberties Alliance filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials over the state's Firearm Owners Identification Act, arguing it is unconstitutional and deprives residents of their right to bear arms. The lawsuit challenges the law's constitutionality, contending it violates the Second Amendment and the Fourteenth Amendment. The plaintiffs are seeking injunctive relief.
- Civil liberty advocates sue blue state over 'show your papers' gun law
The New Civil Liberties Alliance filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials over the state's Firearm Owners Identification Act, challenging the law as unconstitutional. The law requires Illinois residents to apply for and carry an identification card to possess any firearm or ammunition. The lawsuit argues that the law deprives everyone of the right to keep and bear arms.