(NewsNation) — Mayor Brandon Johnson said a surge of federal agents was expected in Chicago by Friday, as President Donald Trump continues to threaten a federal crackdown in the nation's third-largest city.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed Sunday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations will soon ramp up in the city.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Johnson have taken steps to prevent a potential deployment, as Trump and his team continue to lash out at the city's Democratic leadership.

Chicago sees more than 30 shootings on Labor Day weekend

Chicago saw more than two dozen shootings in 48 hours, according to the Chicago Police Department. In total, 52 people were shot, seven died and three others were taken into custody for the violence.

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