Overview
- Mayor Brandon Johnson’s weekend order directs Chicago police to collect evidence during immigration actions, provide on‑scene medical care, and refer potential felony matters to the state’s attorney at the mayor’s direction.
- The directive requires supervisors to preserve evidence, verify federal agents’ names and badge numbers, and record any refusals on body cameras, while stating CPD will not interfere with immigration arrests or alter union agreements.
- Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke said her office did not receive the order before it was public, a point the mayor’s office disputes as it maintains prosecutors retain discretion on charging decisions.
- CPD has one month to come into compliance, has declined to outline implementation steps, and as of Monday had not issued policy guidance to officers.
- A former CPD chief of detectives called the move political theater and the police union warned of legal risks for members, as the order follows confrontations linked to Operation Midway Blitz and a local misdemeanor case against agent Adam Saracco.