Philadelphia is among five Democratic-led cities where President Trump is preparing to send ICE tactical teams ahead of nationwide protests.

Thousands of 'No Kings Day' protests are expected to take place across the nation Saturday, with the 'flagship' protest planned for Philadelphia.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is preparing to deploy tactical units to Philadelphia and multiple other Democrat-run cities, according to CBS News. The move comes amid heightened anxiety among the city’s immigrant communities and an uptick in immigration enforcement in the area. Here’s what we know so far.

After police brutalized protesters in Los Angeles, we surveyed repression tactics in cities like Houston and Chicago — plus how to prepare.

Follow along for live updates as thousands of people nationwide have shown up at protests and rallies opposing ICE raids.

As immigration protests spread throughout the country, sources tell NBC News that ICE is preparing to deploy its Special Response Teams to five cities run by Democratic leaders, including Chicago and Philadelphia.

Friday, June 13: Cinema in the Cemetery: Eraserhead Watch David Lynch’s first feature, Eraserhead (1977), which he said was inspired by his time as a student in 1960s Philadelphia. Trivia, pop-up artist market, food trucks, drinks, music and more at 7 p.m. Screening at 8:30 p.m. At Laurel Hill East .

“Philly could look like L.A. in two weeks,” one prominent activist told me under the condition that I reveal no personal details about them. (I’m simply allowed to say that they live within city limits and are a self-described “Socialist with a license to carry.”)