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We hope that they don't send any troops along with ICE. And, if they do, they'll be in court pretty quickly, because that is illegal.

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.

What they're saying they're trying to do is fight crime, but, actually, they're just trying to scare people.

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…

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…

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

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

We find ourselves in a position where we must take immediate, drastic action to protect our people from federal overreach.

The time for action is now.

Unfortunately, we do not have the luxury of time.

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.

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

No, should he be sending troops in?

An attack on the American people.

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

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.

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.