() Mayor Brandon Johnson said a surge of federal agents was expected in Chicago by Friday, as President Donald Trump continues to threaten a federal crackdown in the nation’s third-largest city.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed Sunday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations will soon ramp up in the city.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Johnson have taken steps to prevent a potential deployment, as Trump and his team continue to lash out at the city’s Democratic leadership.

Chicago sees more than 30 shootings on Labor Day weekend

Chicago saw more than two dozen shootings in 48 hours, according to the Chicago Police Department. In total, 52 people were shot, seven died and three others were taken into custody for the violence.

Data from the Chicago Police Department shows crime was down overall this year by 13%. Shooting incidents have dropped nearly 40% compared to 2024’s numbers, affiliate WGN reported.

Chicago mayor signs executive order ahead of potential federal takeover

Johnson signed an executive order on Saturday in response to the Trump administration’s plans.

The order reaffirms that Chicago police officers answer to the mayor, not the federal government, as the city’s so-called “sanctuary” policy bans police from working with federal agents on ICE operations, patrols or any other law enforcement activity.

“National guard troops, any kind of troops, on the streets of an American city don’t belong unless there’s an insurrection, unless there is an emergency there is not,” Pritzker said.

While Noem confirmed ICE would soon expand operations in Chicago, she said sending the National Guard alongside them is ultimately up to Trump.

‘s Mills Hayes and Anna Kutz contributed to this report.