The Trump administration’s mass deportation crackdown has sent shock waves through sanctuary cities Chicago and Portland in recent weeks, as federal police and troops have moved in to assist immigration authorities and maintain the peace.

The infusion of federal assistance has infuriated Democrats and some local residents who view it as overstepping presidential authority, while the Trump administration has maintained that it is only bolstering its presence for the safety of its workforce, illegal immigrant detainees, and the community.