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.

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

A protest against Immigrations and Customs Enforcement in Los Angeles has fueled similar demonstrations across the U.S. in recent days, with protesters arrested in New York, Philadelphia and other cities as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he would deploy the National Guard to several locations in the state.

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.

The request from Homeland Security, confirmed by a Defense official, also seeks “drone surveillance support,” direction to troops on detaining or arresting “lawbreakers,” and graduates from an organization like the Marines’ School of Advanced Warfighting School for setting up a joint operation center.

Footage of a Philadelphia police officer with his knee on the neck of a protestor has shocked viewers as nationwide protests against ICE sweep the nation.