President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming border czar vows that the biggest city in the Midwest will be “ground zero” for mass deportations, and officials across the political spectrum in Chicago are bracing for a showdown.

The incoming Trump administration is reportedly beginning mass deportations next week in the city and across the U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia said "the current threats are nothing new" and advocates are ready to fight for and protect the community.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson reiterated his opposition to anticipated immigration reform policies when President-elect Trump returns to the White House this week.

Local immigration advocates continue preparing for potential mass deportation efforts that could reportedly start as soon as Tuesday.

Trump campaigned largely on the issue of immigration, promising to carry out mass deportations of roughly 11 million illegal immigrants currently in the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump wasted no time getting to work after his inauguration, with his administration launching a large-scale immigration raid, starting in Chicago. Tom Homan, head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE),

President Donald Trump's promise of mass deportation is stoking fear across Chicago. From Chinatown to Little Village, individuals and many families are fearing the prospect of separation as numerous published reports said federal agents may be planning an immigration raid in the near future.