"Donald Trump's plan to deploy national guard troops and federal immigration agents to Chicago is already having an impact on the city's Mexican community. Organizers have canceled several local events tied to Mexican Independence Day, which occurs on 16 September. People of Mexican descent constitute about 21% of the city's population, according to census data, and hold annual events around the holiday that attract thousands of people."
"Organizers decided to cancel El Grito Chicago, an event that drew 24,000 people last year, and was scheduled for 13-14 September. It was a painful decision, but holding El Grito Chicago at this time puts the safety of our community at stake and that's a risk we are unwilling to take, the event's website stated. While we're torn by this decision, when we brought this celebration back, our aim was to create a safe, affordable, family-friendly, community festival for all."
Federal plans to send national guard troops and federal immigration agents to Chicago have prompted cancellations of Mexican Independence Day events. At least three events were canceled or postponed, including El Grito Chicago, which drew 24,000 people last year and was scheduled for 13-14 September. People of Mexican descent make up about 21% of Chicago's population and hold annual celebrations that attract thousands. The administration plans to send 230 agents, most from Customs and Border Protection, from Los Angeles to increase immigration arrests. Illinois had about 550,000 unauthorized immigrants in 2023. The governor expressed concern about ICE targeting attendees, and homicides have decreased year-over-year.
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