(KRON) -- Former President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly referred to immigrants as “poisoning the blood” of the United States and campaigned on the promise to deport millions, will serve another term in the White House after a decisive victory in the 2024 presidential election. With unease proliferating in immigrant communities, San Jose Chief of Police Paul Joseph and Mayor Matt Mahan released statements Thursday addressing the concerns of those who are in the country illegally. “I understand that many immigrants, particularly those who are undocumented, may feel uncertain or fearful about their status in the wake of political changes,” Chief Joseph’s message began. “In accordance with the City Council’s Resolution of Support of Public Safety and Immigrant Rights (Resolution No. 73677), I want to make it clear that this Police Department will not initiate any action to determine a person’s immigration status.” Resolution 73677 was adopted by the City of San Jose in March 2007 in the wake of repeated immigration sweeps in the San Francisco Bay Area and Central Coast by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The resolution’s stated purpose is so immigrants who are in the country illegally would not fear local authorities, which “can critically undermine the health and safety of our community.” Newsom calls special session to protect liberal policies from Trump presidency Chief Joseph reiterated that goal on Thursday. “Our officers will not detain, question, or arrest individuals solely for the purpose of determining whether they are undocumented,” the statement read. “This longstanding policy ensures that law-abiding individuals, including undocumented immigrants, can come forward to report crimes or seek help without fear of deportation or arrest.” On the campaign trail, Trump said he would invoke a centuries-old law, the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which allows the president to deport any noncitizen from a country the U.S. is at war with. He has spoken about deploying the National Guard, which can be activated on orders from a governor. Stephen Miller, Trump’s chief immigration policy architect, said troops under sympathetic Republican governors would send troops to nearby states that refuse to participate. An estimated 11 million people are in the United States illegally, according to the Homeland Security Department’s latest numbers. It remains unknown how exactly the Trump administration would identify immigrants, detain individuals, and carry out mass deportations. Mayor Mahan responded to the police chief’s statement by adding that the city’s “diversity is why we’ve become the innovation capital of the world.” Mahan said the police department has limited resources, “and we will be using those limited resources to address and reduce crime here in our city. If you follow the law, you have nothing to worry about.” “We are a city of people who seek opportunity,” Mahan said. “We are the embodiment of the American Dream. And I want to assure you -- you belong here. No matter who sits in the White House, you are welcome here.” The Associated Press contributed to this report.