US EditionIn Chicago, ICE fears turn Mexican parade into a ghost town
Organizers of the 54th annual parade reject fears of enforcement, planning increased security and legal support as Mexican Independence Day festivities proceed amid political tensions.
- The annual Mexican Independence Day parade in Chicago was quieter this year due to fears of federal intervention after President Donald Trump vowed to send National Guard troops and increase immigration enforcement in the city.
- Governor J.B. Pritzker noted that several Mexican cultural events were postponed or canceled because of the situation with ICE.
- Residents in the Pilsen and Little Village neighborhoods expressed disappointment over the fear and anxiety caused by potential federal intervention affecting celebrations.
- Fabio Fernandez, a business owner, described the impact of federal intervention as 'troubling' and 'disheartening' for Mexican Independence Day celebrations.
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