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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker vow to push back on President Trump as he takes oath

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Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker speak at MLK breakfast in Chicago .

The two Democrats condemn the Republican president's agenda and character.

Their remarks come amid a swirl of uncertainty and fear over rumored immigration raids.

The Wall Street Journal , followed by other outlets, reported that Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids would start Tuesday in Chicago , though Homan appeared to walk that back.

García : “The Constitution has not been suspended. And we have fought these fights before, and we have prevailed” The Johnson administration briefed aldermen on city preparations for potential threats to immigrants under Trump .

The mayor was in Washington this past weekend and flew back Sunday night after speaking at the U.S. Conference of Mayors .