Recent protests against deportation in Southern California feature many Mexican flags, prompting debates about their appropriateness. Conservatives view the flags as un-American, highlighting a divide in perception. While critics suggest the flags detract from the protests, demonstrators argue they represent resistance to immigration policies, embodying solidarity with Mexican Americans. This phenomenon reflects the cultural significance of the Mexican flag in the region, being a common sight in various local gatherings, from sports events to celebrations, thus integrating it into the social fabric of Southern California.
The sea of red, white and green Mexican flags at anti-deportation protests this week in Los Angeles has been seized upon by conservatives who argue that the demonstrations are inherently un-American.
Protesters said this week that they see the Mexican flag as a symbol of defiance against Mr. Trump's immigration policies or of solidarity with other Mexican Americans.
The flag has become so ubiquitous in recent decades that it is a part of the Southern California landscape, adorning pickup trucks and flapping from bridges.
Few mass gatherings occur in the region without a Mexican flag or two, from weekend soccer matches to Los Angeles Dodgers championship parades.
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