Photos: Protesters march against Trump administration immigration enforcement threats

September 8, 2025 by Chicago Tribune

Thousands march through the streets of downtown Chicago, on Sept. 6, 2025, to protest President Trump and his administration’s threat to increase immigration enforcement and dispatch National Guard troops to the city.

People march in the Loop to protest President Donald Trump's intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — People march in the Loop to protest President Donald Trump’s intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

People march in the Loop to protest President Donald Trump's intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — People march in the Loop to protest President Donald Trump’s intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

People march in the Loop to protest President Donald Trump's intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — People march in the Loop to protest President Donald Trump’s intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

People march past the Trump International Hotel and Tower to protest President Donald Trump's intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — People march past the Trump International Hotel and Tower to protest President Donald Trump’s intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

People march past the Trump International Hotel and Tower to protest President Donald Trump's intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — People march past the Trump International Hotel and Tower to protest President Donald Trump’s intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

People march along North Michigan Avenue to protest President Donald Trump's intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — People march along North Michigan Avenue to protest President Donald Trump’s intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

People march in the Loop to protest President Donald Trump's intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — People march in the Loop to protest President Donald Trump’s intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

People march along North Michigan Avenue to protest President Donald Trump's intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — People march along North Michigan Avenue to protest President Donald Trump’s intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

People march along North Michigan Avenue to protest President Donald Trump's intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — People march along North Michigan Avenue to protest President Donald Trump’s intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

People march along North Michigan Avenue to protest President Donald Trump's intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — People march along North Michigan Avenue to protest President Donald Trump’s intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago police stand along North Michigan Avenue as people march to protest President Donald Trump's intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago police stand along North Michigan Avenue as people march to protest President Donald Trump’s intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

People gather near the Congress Plaza Gardens after protesting President Donald Trump's intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — People gather near the Congress Plaza Gardens after protesting President Donald Trump’s intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago police stand along North Michigan Avenue as people march to protest President Donald Trump's intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago police stand along North Michigan Avenue as people march to protest President Donald Trump’s intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

People march along North Michigan Avenue to protest President Donald Trump's intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — People march along North Michigan Avenue to protest President Donald Trump’s intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

People gather near the Congress Plaza Gardens to protest President Donald Trump's intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — People gather near the Congress Plaza Gardens to protest President Donald Trump’s intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Superintendent Larry Snelling stands with other officers while people gather near the Congress Plaza Gardens to protest President Donald Trump's intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Superintendent Larry Snelling stands with other officers while people gather near the Congress Plaza Gardens to protest President Donald Trump’s intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

People gather near the Congress Plaza Gardens to protest President Donald Trump's intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — People gather near the Congress Plaza Gardens to protest President Donald Trump’s intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

People gather near the Congress Plaza Gardens to protest President Donald Trump's intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — People gather near the Congress Plaza Gardens to protest President Donald Trump’s intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

People gather near the Congress Plaza Gardens to protest President Donald Trump's intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — People gather near the Congress Plaza Gardens to protest President Donald Trump’s intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

People gather near the Congress Plaza Gardens to protest President Donald Trump's intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — People gather near the Congress Plaza Gardens to protest President Donald Trump’s intent to increase immigration enforcement actions in the city and deploy the National Guard, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)