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.

The "No Kings" protest is taking place in cities across the country in response to Trump's military parade in Washington, D.C.

Protesters gathered Thursday night on East Third Street in Bethlehem, a day after Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 17 construction workers at the Five 10 Flats apartment complex.

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.

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.