Trump’s assault on immigrants is coming—here’s what you need to know.

On the campaign trail, Donald Trump promised that, if elected, “On day one, I will launch the largest deportation program of criminals in the history of America.” Trump’s administration has wasted no time since re-entering the White House on Monday, and communities around the US are currently bracing for a wave of ICE raids. In plans that were publicly leaked ahead of Trump’s inauguration, the city of Chicago was identified as a key target for immigration raids, putting immigrant residents and their neighbors on high alert. To discuss the impending threat to Chicago and cities around the country, and how communities can fight back, The Real News speaks with Moises Zavala, Workplace Justice Campaigns Organizer for Arise Chicago , and Natascha Elena Uhlmann, a writer for Labor Notes and immigrant rights activist from Sonora, Mexico. Additional links: Immigrant rights toolkit (English) Immigrant rights toolkit (Spanish) How Labor Can Fight Back Against Trump’s Mass Deportation Agenda Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer. Sign up for our newsletter Follow us on Bluesky Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Donate to support this podcast Studio: David Hebden, Adam Coley, Cameron Granadino Post-Production: David Hebden Produced by: Stephen Janis and Taya Graham Written by: Stephen Janis Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer. Follow us on: Bluesky: @therealnews.com Facebook: The Real News Network Twitter: @TheRealNews YouTube: @therealnews Instagram: @therealnewsnetwork Become a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!