Thousands of protesters today flooded the streets of Chicago, with placards and slogans that condemned US President Donald Trump’s threats to the development of National Guard and members of the Federal Ice Federation (ICE) in their city.
The course in Chicago was one of the approximately a thousand demonstrations planned across the country today, under the name ‘Workers vs. billionaires’on the occasion of her celebration ‘Labor Day’ (ed. of Labor Day for Americans). However, events in the third most populous US city took place in an electrified atmosphere, as many residents have been outraged by the Trump threats to order businesses commensurate with those in Los Angeles and Washington.
Addressing a multitude of protesters, the mayor Brandon Johnsonhe pledged that Chicago would resist federal arbitrariness. ‘This is the city that will defend the country’, The Democratic Mayor said, cheered by protesters who blew the flags with the emblem of the American big city.
As thousands of protesters crossed the streets in the city center, some carrying children on their shoulders, restaurants in restaurants and cafes raised their fists and guides were in solidarity.
Happening Now🚨: Thousands of Protesters Rally in Chicago for Labor Day Protest pic.twitter.com/7xuxsdidac
– Ron Smith (@ronxyz00) September 1, 2025
The 72 -year -old Filiberto Ramirez He did not hide his concern that the development of ICE agents would lead to extensive episodes in Chicago. “I hope no one is wrong”he said.
Trump has targeted Chicago for weeks, referring to “Halle”, “Hell” and “Field of Death”. But today, residents who participated in the demonstration said that they do not believe that the development of National Guard is a solution to the fight against crime in their city. ‘Crime is a real problem’admitted the 67 -year -old Ivon. But he added that “The National Guard is supposed to fight for us, not against us.”
Homicide indicators in Chicago have fallen significantly in recent years, according to official data. And although research by the University of Chicago said this year that almost half of the residents feel insecure at night in their neighborhoods, many protesters today insisted that they feel safe.
The Chicago Municipal Authority as well as the Governor of the State Illinois have already prepared their moves in the event of the development of federal forces, starting with legal appeals that will question the constitutionality of this measure.
Mayor Johnson signed an Executive Decree on Saturday predicts that Chicago police will not cooperate with the National Guard or with Federal Services agents. He also ordered city police to wear their official uniforms, without masks, to stand out in any federal security forces.
Wow! Thousands of Proteesters Marching Now in the StREets of Chicago.
Trump is not ready for this pic.twitter.com/g9byrnhsra
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Meanwhile, collectives to defend the rights of irregular immigrants have intensified their efforts by trying to provide support from lawyers and staff call centers by providing consulting services.
“People here are proud to be a city-refuge”the 42 -year -old said Regimencommenting on the vigorous resistance of the municipal authority to the threats of the Trump government. “I don’t think things will evolve well if the National Guard comes here”fill in.
Breaking: Massive Protest Right Now in Chicago As Mayor Brandon Johnson Defies Trump and Leads A Chant of “No Troops in Chicago!”
No Troops in Chicago! pic.twitter.com/FVF7qPazj9
– Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) September 1, 2025
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