Press Releases

Today, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx joined a coalition of 20 state attorneys general and 10 major cities and counties from around the nation in challenging the Trump Administration’s efforts to limit access to employment authorization for asylum seekers. Under two new rules, individuals seeking asylum in the United States would be indefinitely delayed and barred in some cases from obtaining authorization to work. In an amicus brief — filed in support of the plaintiffs in Casa de Maryland, Inc, et al. v. Wolf — the coalition urges the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland...
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The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office works to uphold public safety through the fair and efficient administration of justice.  Every day, our dedicated Victim Witness Unit is on the front lines, working directly with those most affected by violence as they navigate the court system on their path to seeking justice.  This unit is funded by allocations in our annual County Budget as well as both state and federal grants.  These resources allow us to offer limited relocation assistance on a case by case basis.    However, the criminal justice system cannot be the only resource for victims....
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Today, Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx announced a new online process where county residents can directly report allegations of criminal police misconduct to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO). The CCSAO’s Police Criminal Misconduct Complaint Form aims to increase community safety and police accountability. Some examples of criminal misconduct include: burglary, excessive force (battery, aggravated battery), home invasion, intimidation, and theft.   “As we see an increase in allegations of police criminal misconduct, it is our obligation to provide an outlet where...
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List of Community Resources Available During COVID-19 Pandemic in English and Spanish  State's Attorney's Office Court Contact Information Cook County Resumption of Court Operations and Services Plan - 07/06/20 Read more here.   *Update on Court Operations - 6/26/20 Under an order entered today (6.26.20) by Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans, the Circuit Court of Cook County will begin conducting more court proceedings on July 6, with most matters to continue to be held remotely via videoconference. Anybody seeking information about when they need to attend court should visit the website of the...
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Today, Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx released an official policy outlining the Office’s decision not to prosecute individuals charged with minor offenses related to peaceful protests.  In recent weeks, individuals gathered calling for criminal justice reform, police accountability, and systemic change. While protesting, law enforcement agencies in Chicago and suburban Cook County arrested individuals and charged them with various non-violent offenses, including Unlawful Gathering, Criminal Trespass to State Supported Land, Disorderly Conduct, Public Demonstration, and Curfew...
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“I am saddened by the horrific violence and loss of life occurring across the city and county, especially for the children who were senselessly and violently murdered in these past weeks at the hands of those intent on causing harm and disrupting the safety of our communities. Public safety remains our top priority. We will continue to focus our attention on violent crime, and prosecuting those when an arrest is made by law enforcement.  It is critical that we continue to work collaboratively with our law enforcement, community, and justice partners at the city and county for a fair and...
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Today, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to hear the Illinois State Rifle Association’s (ISRA) appeal to Wilson v. Cook County, et al. handing the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) a big win in their ongoing fight to protect residents from gun violence. The ISRA backed a challenge to a long-standing Cook County ordinance banning the possession, use, or sale of assault weapons and large-capacity magazines, claiming the regulation violated the Second Amendment. The CCSAO’s Civil Actions Bureau beat back the challenge in the Seventh Circuit, arguing that the ordinance...
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“The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office is committed to public safety and pursuing the fair administration of justice for everyone in our communities. We are aware of the incident that occurred at Brickyard Mall and are currently conducting a thorough, independent review of the matter, including the conduct of the police officers involved. We take law enforcement accountability seriously and have reached out to the family involved through their attorney."
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"I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and community of George Floyd. It is my sincerest hope that those responsible for this horrific murder are held accountable. I am also disgusted by our president’s hateful and racist rhetoric in the wake of the uprisings in Minneapolis. At a time when we are once again reckoning with the toxic poison of racism, we must reject those who delight in dividing us and instead come together to forge a better future. As President Obama said earlier today, while we all want our world to go back to 'normal' amidst this global pandemic, we have to...
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Today, the Cook County State’s Attorney Office (CCSAO) announced that in partnership with Lyft, it will provide access to transportation for survivors of domestic violence in Cook County. The partnership is part of LyftUp, Lyft’s comprehensive effort to expand transportation access to those who need it most. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Lyft has activated more than 500 LyftUp partners – including public health entities, local governments, nonprofits and community organizations – to provide free rides and free delivery of essential goods for vulnerable communities and critical workers....
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Today, Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx urged adults to securely store any firearms in order to keep guns out of the hands of children and teens and prevent unintentional shootings and gun suicides. While responsible gun owners must always store their guns locked, unloaded, and separately from ammunition, it is even more important right now with families sheltering at home. “Ensuring public safety includes protecting people within the walls of their own home,” said Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx. “Kids are curious and often know where guns are stored. It is the critical...
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Today, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) announced its first confirmed case of an employee who tested positive for COVID-19. The employee works at the Cook County Domestic Violence Court Building located at 555 W. Harrison Street in Chicago and last reported for work on March 24, 2020. Due to privacy law, no additional information about the individual can be released.   The CCSAO is directly contacting anyone known to have had contact with the employee in the last two weeks.   Unrelated to this employee and in addition to routine cleaning and disinfection, a deep cleaning took...
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Following a hearing before Cook County Judge Leroy K. Martin earlier today, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx released the following statement regarding the urgent situation at the Cook County Jail and emergency bail hearings to expedite release of detainees during the COVID-19 pandemic.   “In the interest of both public health and safety during the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) has been working around the clock with the Cook County Sheriff and Public Defender to ensure any individuals who are not a threat to public safety are...
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