Democrat-controlled cities and states are gearing up to oppose the mass deportation of illegal immigrants promised by President-elect Donald Trump, putting measures in place to shield migrants and blunt the incoming administration’s efforts, NBC News reported Thursday.

Los Angeles, Chicago and Philadelphia are among the blue cities passing ordinances, taking on sanctuary status and even filing lawsuits against an administration that hasn’t taken office yet, according to the report. The ACLU of Southern California filed a lawsuit this month against Immigration and Customs Enforcement, currently under the Biden administration, demanding details on the deportation plans.

“People’s fear is incredibly high,” Philadelphia Councilmember Rue Landau told NBC News. “They are bracing for the worst, and it’s up to us as local leaders to show the strength of our cities.”

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