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Chicago's Mexican Independence Day Celebrations Amid ICE Tensions

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Chicago's Mexican Independence Day Celebrations Amid ICE Tensions
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Chicago's Mexican Independence Day celebrations were subdued this year due to fears of ICE raids and immigration enforcement, leading to lower turnout and police presence, with many opting to stay home amid threats and recent immigration raids, despite no ICE presence during the celebrations.

Topics:nationlocal#celebrations#chicago#ice#immigration-enforcement#local#mexican-independence-day
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  1. Chicago's Mexican Independence Day Celebrations Muted Amid ICE Threats: 'It's Depressing'  Block Club Chicago
  2. Chicago Mexican Independence Day Parade held in Little Village as show of pride amid ICE raids: 'Not going to let anyone scare us'  ABC7 Chicago
  3. Here's where rolling closures could take effect in Chicago during Mexican Independence Day weekend  NBC 5 Chicago
  4. Mexican Independence Day celebration in Chicago: Everything you need to know  FOX 32 Chicago
  5. Over a tense Mexican Independence Day weekend, Pilsen community finds solace in art  Chicago Sun-Times

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