Chicago officials are preparing for more intense federal immigration enforcement and potential protests this weekend.
During a march and demonstration Tuesday evening in downtown Chicago, protesters marked several cars, police vehicles and Chicago Transit Authority buses with graffiti, blocked traffic and held anti-ICE and anti-police signs.
At least 15 protesters were arrested. City officials indicated that they expect additional protests on Saturday.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s chief of staff, Cristina Pacione-Zayas, said Wednesday the city received word that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactical units would soon be ready to deploy in Chicago. Pacione-Zayas also said that Chicago was one of five Democrat-led cities ICE would be targeting and that agents were expected to visit workplaces.
The mayor said his administration was prepared, but he repeatedly criticized President Donald Trump.
“As far as what our preparation will look like moving forward, we do know that this president is determined to insert chaos. Our responsibility locally is continue to provide calm and structure,” Johnson said.
The mayor said his administration showed at the Democratic National Convention last summer that it knows how to protect people’s right to assemble.
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Author: Ray Hilbrich
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