Chicago Mayor Brandon JohnsonTrump on Sunday doubled down on his vow to oppose President-elect Trump’s sweeping reforms to deport dangerous illegal immigrants accused of crimes from the United States when they return to the Oval Office on Monday.

In preparation for the federal changes, the mayor’s office has pledged that the city will continue to comply with the Illinois Trust Act of 2017, which prohibits local law enforcement from participating in federal immigration enforcement.

On Sunday, his opposition continued loud and clear.

“Chicago stands firm: No matter the circumstances, our commitment to protecting and supporting this city remains unwavering,” Johnson wrote in a social media post. “We will continue to fight for justice and justice for all who call this place home. Safety.”

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The mayor also shared comments he made after Trump won the election in November.

In a nearly 10-minute video, Johnson said he and other city officials will defend the people of Chicago, telling attendees that Trump’s threats target not only new immigrants and undocumented families but also Black families.

He also accused Trump of wanting to undermine public education and “provide equal opportunity for families descended from slaves.”

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“We’re going to stand up and we’re going to protect undocumented individuals,” Johnson said. “We’re going to protect black people, brown people, Asian people… Listen, the counter-sentiment that exists in this political space is irrational and it’s dangerous. of.

“Whether it’s anti-Blackness or anti-Semitism, we’re going to protect people and we’re going to invest in people,” Johnson continued. “The city of Chicago will be better, stronger and safer no matter who is in the White House.”

Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

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At a City Council meeting convened by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago residents voted on his new property tax increase proposal. (Reuters/Vincent Orban)

Earlier this month, Johnson issued guidance on how to handle visits from the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), whether the agency’s officers should enter city property.

Johnson’s guidance advises: “Contact your agency or department’s designated attorney or general counsel for further guidance. Contact the most senior official on site or designated supervisor and take no action until that person arrives.”

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In 2022, immigrants arrived in Chicago from Texas. (Fox News)

The guidance says to ask for a copy of the search warrant and not to give ICE access to “any private or ‘sensitive’ location,” but not to interfere with any search even if denied. There are further suggestions including taking notes and keeping written records of the same period.

Tens of thousands of illegal immigrants still live in Chicago even as residents plead to city officials that there are not enough resources to meet their needs. According to previous reports, more than 20,000 migrant workers have arrived in the city since August 2022. Fox 32 Chicagothousands of people are in shelters.

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Providing asylum to migrants has reportedly cost the city $574.5 million since August 2022, a move that has sparked outrage among residents. At the last City Council meeting on Dec. 3, residents opposed a property tax increase of about $60 million, a proposal intended to help officials overcome difficulties Budget gap $1 billion By the end of last year.

Fox News Digital’s Joshua Q. Nelson contributed to this report.