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About the Commission

The purpose of the Commission is to:
  1. Create a public record of the conduct of federal agents during “Operation Midway Blitz” and the Trump Administration’s military-style operations throughout the Chicagoland area; 
  2. Examine the impact of that conduct on individuals and communities; and 
  3. Consider policy recommendations to prevent future harm to these individuals and communities.

Commission Goals

As part of its broader mission, the Commission operates with the following goals outlined in its founding Executive Order:

  • Determine the most effective manner in which the Commission can gather publicly-available videos documenting the actions of federal officers—including agents of U.S. DHS components (such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection) and other federal agents working in coordination with U.S. DHS—during “Operation Midway Blitz”;
  • Gather additional information and documentation, to the extent possible, of the actions of federal law enforcement and the impact of those actions, including through testimony;
  • Create a public record, including through public hearings, to document the conduct of federal officers during “Operation Midway Blitz” and its impact on Illinois residents;
  • Analyze the documented conduct of federal officers during “Operation Midway Blitz” and identify conduct requiring the most urgent corrective action and remediation based on its impact on the community and the egregiousness of the conduct;
  • Make recommendations for law or policy changes to ensure greater protection for Illinois residents from violations of their rights and to ensure community safety;
  • Provide, not later than January 31, 2026, an initial status report outlining its findings and recommendations to the Governor, and, not later than April 30, 2026, any supplementary reports the Commission deems appropriate; and
  • Refer, as appropriate, information or reports of potential violations of law to the agencies or entities responsible for investigating or enforcing such violations.