active-litigation — Four defendants remain set for trial May 26, 2026, on misdemeanor charges of forcibly impeding a federal agent. The central felony conspiracy count — the charge that made this prosecution nationally significant — was dropped April 29, 2026. Two defendants had charges fully dismissed in March 2026. Defense calls the prosecution a direct criminalization of First Amendment protest activity.

contested — Since April 2026, ICE has made arrests at Cook County courthouses at least seven times — including at the domestic violence courthouse — in apparent violation of Illinois law prohibiting civil immigration arrests in courthouses. Cook County Circuit Judge Erica Reddick is set to rule May 11, 2026 on a petition to appoint a special prosecutor for Operation Midway Blitz-related federal agent conduct. The Cook County State's Attorney has announced a protocol to criminally charge ICE agents who violate state law.

contested — HB 5024 passed the Illinois House April 8, 2026 (72-35-2) and awaits Senate consideration. The bill would ban new federal immigration detention facilities within 1,500 feet of homes, schools, daycare centers, parks, forest preserves, cemeteries, or places of worship. Gov. Pritzker is expected to sign if the Senate passes it. Federal preemption challenge considered likely by Republican opponents.

contested — Aurora unanimously bans ICE from city property; St. Charles refuses; state courthouse protection bill passes; sheriff blocked by TRUST Act