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Chicago’s Mexican Independence Day Celebrations Canceled Amid Escalating Trump Deployment Tensions

Chicago’s Mexican Independence Day Celebrations Canceled Amid Escalating Trump Deployment Tensions

Chicago’s Mexican Independence Day Celebrations Canceled Amid Escalating Trump Deployment Tensions Mexican Independence Day celebrations across Chicago are being canceled and postponed as community organizers express grave concerns over President Donald Trump’s plans to deploy National Guard troops and federal immigration agents to the city. The move, announced ahead of the September 16 holiday, has sparked widespread anxiety and fear, particularly within Chicago’s significant Mexican community. Among the key events affected is El Grito Chicago, an annual festival that drew…

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Chicago Communities Brace for Potential Immigration Enforcement Amidst Mexican Independence Celebrations

Chicago Communities Brace for Potential Immigration Enforcement Amidst Mexican Independence Celebrations

Chicago Communities Brace for Potential Immigration Enforcement Amidst Mexican Independence Celebrations Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood recently held its annual Mexican Independence Parade, proceeding despite heightened fears of federal immigration enforcement. Community members and supporters expressed concern over the administration’s continued immigration policies, which have cast a shadow over what is typically a festive occasion. The parade, an annual tradition, featured bands, colorful floats, and dancers, though some observers noted smaller crowds than in previous years. With Chicago’s Mexican-American community making up…

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