Many immigrant advocacy groups in the city and suburbs have been reaching out to undocumented immigrants ahead of Trump's inauguration, in an effort to get ready for what might be coming.

Immigrants in large cities have been preparing for mass arrests since Trump won election in November, but reports that his initial push would be in the Chicago area has brought a new sense of urgency and fear.

The Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition had been planning for a possible Trump White House return since July, months before his re-election.

Local leaders and immigrant rights groups in Chicago met Saturday morning in the Pilsen neighborhood to make sure the community is prepared.

Federal immigration officers will target more than 300 people in the Chicago area with histories of violent crimes after President-elect Donald Trump takes office, an official said.