Illinois Accountability Commission | Public Hearing | April 27, 2026

The Illinois Accountability Commission (IAC) was established by Executive Order 202506 to create a public record of the conduct of federal agents during “Operation Midway Blitz” and other federal operations in Illinois. The Commission also examines the impact of these actions on individuals and communities and develops recommendations to prevent future harm. 

As part of its mandate, the Commission gathers publicly available videos documenting federal officers’ actions, collects additional information and documentation (including testimony), holds public hearings, analyzes conduct to identify instances requiring urgent corrective action, and makes law or policy recommendations to protect the rights and safety of Illinois residents. 

This event on April 27th will be one of two public hearings this month to reveal results from the Commission's ongoing investigations surrounding the actions of federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz. The hearings will feature new, never-before-seen video footage and witness testimony from specific incidents targeting Illinoisians. Participants who wish to offer public comment (see below) should be prepared to attend in person. 

The main program will run from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, with public comment from approximately 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Speaker Participation 

Members of the public will be given up to two minutes to address the Commission in person.  Groups as well as individuals may address the Commission. 

Members of the public who wish to address the Commission should visit https://ilac.illinois.gov/events/2026/2026-04-27-iac-public-hearing.html and submit the public comment interest form. Members of the public will have until 5:00 PM on Thursday, April 23rd to submit the public comment interest form.

Up to 20 speakers who have submitted the online public comment interest form will be selected to address the Commission based on the order in which the forms are submitted to the Commission. The Commission is committed to staying within the total hearing time limit of 3 hours.

The Commission desires to give members of the public time to prepare remarks. The Commission is mindful that, given the subject matter of the hearings, some members of the public may wish to prepare remarks with the assistance of legal counsel. 

Same day, in person, registration will also be available for limited number of speakers. Same day registration will be available beginning at 11:30 AM on the morning of the hearing. Speakers will be selected based on the order in which they sign up to address the commission.

Expectations of Speakers 

Each speaker will be given two minutes to present their remarks and materials. Speakers must end their presentation upon the request of the Commission when their time is up, to allow the next speaker to begin.  

Speakers must be courteous, respectful, and civil.   

Interpreters 

An interpreter will be provided for those speakers who wish to make their remarks in Spanish.  If you need an interpreter for a different language, please notify the ILAC at dhr.ilac@illinois.gov at least two business days before the hearing. 
 

Accessibility and Support Needs 

If you have accessibility or support needs, including but not limited to the list below, please notify the ILAC at dhr.ilac@illinois.gov at least two business days in advance:

• Language interpretation (please specify language)
• Mobility accommodations
• Hearing support
• Visual support
• Other (please describe)

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