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CHICAGO (WLS) -- More anti-ICE Chicago protests are expected on Thursday, immigration advocates say. Organizers plan to speak and march against President Donald Trump's administration's immigration policies. The demonstrations come as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson warns that ICE is planning to increase their operations in the city.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson encouraged his city to protest the Trump administration’s immigration raids across the country. “I am counting on all of Chicago to resist in this moment,” said Johnson, who is a Democrat. “Whatever particular vulnerable group is being targeted today, another group will be next.”
Anti-ICE protests in Chicago turn tense as vehicle drives through demonstrators, while police report vandalized vehicles during immigration enforcement actions.
According to the sources, the teams will be activated in Seattle, Chicago, Philadelphia, northern Virginia, including Washington, D.C., and New York.
A protest against Immigrations and Customs Enforcement in Los Angeles has fueled similar demonstrations across the U.S. in recent days, with protesters arrested in New York, Philadelphia and other cities as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he would deploy the National Guard to several locations in the state.
Latest news and live updates as over 200 arrested in L.A. and National Guard to be deployed in Texas as rallies continue nationwide
City officials confirmed reports that President Trump is sending ICE tactical teams to Chicago, the same move that sparked massive protests in Los Angeles.
Protesters and police have faced off in Los Angeles, and anti-ICE protests are popping up across the country. Follow for live updates.