"The Hands Off NYC campaign backed by the city's largest labor unions and civic groups, including 1199SEIU, 32BJ SEIU, the New York Civil Liberties Union and the New York Immigration Coalition held a rally at City Hall Park alongside elected officials to unveil what organizers described as a coordinated effort to train residents, build neighborhood communication networks and mount a nonviolent defense if President Donald Trump deploys National Guard troops to the city."
"American cities are under attack by the Trump administration, the coalition's statement reads. Instead of investing in schools, hospitals, and public services, taxpayer dollars are being spent to send National Guard troops and ICE agents into our communities ripping families apart and targeting working people. The rally came as tensions between the White House and Democratic-led cities intensified. The Trump administration has repeatedly signaled it may send National Guard troops to New York and other Democratic-led urban centers."
"Trump has also indicated that the city could be in his crosshairs if voters elect democratic socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, the frontrunner in the election, on Nov. 4. Speakers noted that recent confrontations between federal agents and residents in Chicago have heightened concerns that similar incidents could occur in New York, making preparations more urgent. This week, Trump intensified his feud with Illinois leaders, urging the jailing of Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, accusing them of no"
Over 100 unions, civil rights groups and community organizations launched Hands Off NYC to protect New York City from possible federal or military intervention. The coalition includes major labor unions and advocacy groups and plans citywide training, neighborhood communication networks and nonviolent defense preparations if National Guard troops are deployed. Organizers cited federal deployments and ICE actions diverting funds from public services and ripping families apart. The campaign was unveiled at a City Hall Park rally amid heightened tensions between the White House and Democratic-led cities and concerns sparked by confrontations between federal agents and Chicago residents.
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