As President Trump takes office, cities and states across the US are scrambling to prepare for a wave of tough immigration policies, including mass deportations. With Trump vowing to sign “close to 100” executive orders on his first day in office, at least 10 are expected to target immigration—a key focus of his campaign. One of the first moves was an order aiming to end birthright citizenship, a contentious issue that would likely face legal challenges. Another declared a national emergency at the southern border, paving the way for deploying military resources to complete the border wall. The uncertainty has left many immigrant communities on edge. Schools, churches, and businesses are bracing for potential ICE actions. In Denver, for example, city staff have a playbook outlining how to handle confrontations with federal agents, while Chicago Public Schools have reassured families that ICE won’t have access to campuses without a criminal warrant. Meanwhile, some states are actively cooperating with Trump’s plans. Republican governors, including Florida’s Ron DeSantis and Texas’ Greg Abbott, have pledged support for the administration’s crackdown, with Abbott even ordering the installation of additional barriers along the Rio Grande. On the other hand, cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco are doubling down on their sanctuary policies, barring local authorities from assisting ICE unless required by law. California Attorney General Rob Bonta has promised to challenge any federal actions deemed unlawful, while Chicago’s governor, JB Pritzker, has urged migrant families to prepare emergency plans in case of detention. The coming weeks are likely to see a clash between federal mandates and local resistance, as cities and states navigate the fallout of Trump’s immigration agenda.