Chicago Mexican Independence Day Celebrations Continue Despite Immigration Raid Fears

TL;DR
Due to fears of increased immigration enforcement and federal agents in the Chicago area, many Mexican Independence Day celebrations have been canceled or postponed, including events in Chicago, Waukegan, and Wauconda, as communities express concerns over potential family separations and immigration raids.
- Mexican Independence Day events canceled amid looming ICE surge Chicago Tribune
- Mexican festivals in Chicago canceled amid Trump plans to deploy troops The Guardian
- ICE Chicago: Immigration raid efforts could ramp up Saturday as agents set up at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL ABC7 Chicago
- Despite fears of immigration raids, Chicago Mexican Independence parade draws crowds FOX 32 Chicago
- Trump's threats loom over Chicago's Mexican Independence Day celebrations NBC News
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