Well, it’s because there’s clearly a disdain for working people. Instead of the federal government and the president of the United States of America focusing in on how we can drive unemployment down in our communities, how we can make sure…

This order affirms that the Chicago Police Department will not collaborate with military personnel on police patrols or civil immigration enforcement.

The time for action is now.

We have days, not weeks, before our cities see some type of militarized activity by the federal government.

If this was really about fighting crime and making the streets safe, what possible justification could the White House have for planning such an exceptional action without any conversations or consultations with the governor, the mayor, or…

Unfortunately, we do not have the luxury of time.

This executive order makes it emphatically clear that this president is not going to come in and deputize our police department.

should understand that he has other aims, other than fighting crime.

an attack on the American people.

No, should he be sending troops in?

Protecting Chicago will ensure that every Chicagoan knows their rights, that every single family is prepared, and every part of city government is directed to protect the people of Chicago from federal action.

It's clear that, in secret, they're planning this — well, it's an invasion with U.S. troops, if they, in fact, do that.

This plan seems to be a rerun of their tactics in Los Angeles, where ICE agents were used as a pretext to justify further escalation by federal agents and National Guard troops.

You're neither wanted here nor needed here.

When you protest, do it peacefully, be sure to continue Chicago’s long tradition of nonviolent resistance.

They’re just looking to invade the city of Chicago, not coordinate with law enforcement.

Mr. President, do not come to Chicago.

We reject any attempts that put Chicagoans in danger as a means of furthering the president’s political ends.