CHICAGO (WLS) — More anti-ICE Chicago protests are expected on Thursday, immigration advocates say.
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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.
Chicago leaders said they are ramping up resources and encouraging peaceful protests.
The mayor’s administration said Chicago is one of five blue cities being targeted by the Trump administration.
City officials have been told ICE agents have been given 48 hours to standby and deploy. Undocumented immigrants are the target.
However, the mayor’s office does not want to give President Trump an excuse to send the National Guard and the Marines to Chicago.
City officials in Chicago have indicated that according to state and local laws, the Chicago Police Department cannot collaborate with ICE. Nonetheless, officers may be present during ICE raids to manage crowds in cases where protests could jeopardize the safety of residents.
On Saturday, progressives plan a “No Kings Day” protest in cities across the nation including Chicago.
On Thursday morning, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights is set to host a press conference at their offices located in the Loop. It is expected that various groups, such as the Organized Communities Against Deportations, Warehouse Workers for Justice, and Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, will share their perspectives and insights.
On Thursday afternoon, the groups said they are planning a march near Congress Plaza Garden in the Loop.
At least 1 injured, 17 arrested on Tuesday amid Chicago protest
Chicago police confirmed that 17 people were arrested amid anti-ICE protests in the Loops.
During a recent demonstration, a 66-year-old woman in Chicago suffered injuries as she and her husband found themselves at the back of the gathering on Tuesday night. It was at that moment when they observed a vehicle speeding towards their direction.
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