Chicago Mayor Warns of Imminent ICE Raids Amid Large Anti-ICE Protests

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is urging residents to peacefully resist upcoming immigration raids planned by President Donald Trump's administration, which aims to deploy additional ICE agents to conduct workplace arrests targeting undocumented immigrants. Johnson condemned Trump as a 'tyrant' and authoritarian for undermining the Constitution and warned that targeting one vulnerable group today risks others being targeted next. Thousands have already protested in downtown Chicago, with some demonstrations resulting in injuries, vandalism, and arrests, though Johnson emphasized the importance of maintaining nonviolent protests to avoid playing into Trump's hands. The mayor assured that Chicago police are prepared to handle large protests constitutionally, citing the city's management of the Democratic National Convention as evidence. Johnson also cautioned against any violent actions that could justify federal military intervention, and called for the protection of constitutional rights during these tense moments. The community remains on alert as federal actions intensify, with city officials and residents mobilizing to oppose the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts.