In Los Angeles County, several Independence Day events have been postponed or canceled due to fears linked to ongoing immigration enforcement raids. The El Sereno Bicentennial Committee announced the cancellation of its 66th Parade, citing participant safety as a priority. The decision followed significant withdrawals from the parade by local organizations amid heightened anxiety in the community. Mayor Karen Bass highlighted the profound impact of random raids, expressing that families are afraid to engage in everyday activities. This further led other communities, including Boyle Heights and Cudahy, to postpone their Independence Day celebrations.
The El Sereno Bicentennial Committee canceled its 66th Independence Day Parade, prioritizing community safety amid fears stemming from immigration enforcement raids.
Ongoing immigration enforcement raids have instilled a pervasive fear in Los Angeles residents, disrupting community gatherings and celebrations that mark Independence Day.
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