Activists argue that immigrants play a vital role in the Grand Rapids community and should not live in fear amid President Donald Trump's promised mass deportations.

Two groups with their eyes on the same goal will attend Tuesday's Grand Rapids City Commission meeting to urge a Sanctuary City status declaration.

Despite not initially being on the agenda, the idea of becoming a “sanctuary city” was a key topic at Tuesday night’s Grand Rapids City Commission meeting.

The city of Grand Rapids is facing growing pressure from pro-immigration activists to defy President Donald Trump’s federal mass deportation efforts and declare itself a sanctuary city for immigrants.