The Rev. Homero Sanchez said he didn't realize the depth of fear in the Chicago immigrant community he serves until someone asked him to handle the sale of their family's home and other finances if they are picked up this week when President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

Many immigrant advocacy groups in the city and suburbs have been reaching out to undocumented immigrants ahead of Trump's inauguration, in an effort to get ready for what might be coming.

President-elect Donald Trump's administration will launch immigration sweeps in multiple U.S. cities almost as soon as he takes office on Monday with Chicago considered a likely first location, officials and rights advocates said.