Chicago Mexican Festivals Canceled or Proceed Amid Immigration Concerns
TL;DR
The planned Mexican Independence Day celebrations in Chicago have been canceled due to concerns over increased immigration enforcement and the deployment of federal troops, amid tensions with President Trump's comments and actions, despite Chicago's relatively low crime rates and community efforts to maintain safety.
- Mexican festivals in Chicago canceled amid Trump plans to deploy troops The Guardian
- All canceled Mexican Independence Day festivals, parades in Chicago, suburbs FOX 32 Chicago
- Little Village loses its lively spirits as fear of ICE raids keeps residents indoors WGN-TV
- In Chicago, ICE fears turn Mexican parade into a ghost town Reuters
- Mexican Independence Day parade in Little Village will go on as planned despite immigration threats Chicago Sun-Times
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