Chicago Mexican Independence Day Celebrations Canceled Amid ICE and Trump Threats
TL;DR
Amid threats from President Trump to increase federal enforcement in Chicago, including deploying National Guard troops, the city's Mexican-American community faces anxiety and uncertainty during their traditional Mexican Independence Day celebrations, with some postponing events and others choosing to celebrate despite the risks.
- Chicago's Mexican Independence Day celebrations shadowed by Trump's threats for the city NBC News
- In Chicago, ICE fears turn Mexican parade into a ghost town Reuters
- 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
- Mexican festivals in Chicago canceled amid Trump plans to deploy troops The Guardian
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