"Just as Bad Bunny cited immigration raids as the reason he won't tour the United States, millions of Latinos have had their celebrations canceled this month to avoid arrests. Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from September 15 to October 15, is marred this year by the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on the streets. Parties, parades, dances, cultural exhibits and culinary events normally mark these dates each year, celebrating the contribution of Hispanics to the United States,"
"Different organizations that are part of our network have canceled celebrations and cultural events held in places like Chicago, North Carolina, or Florida because they are afraid that these events will serve as a place for ICE or federal agents to take people away, explains Frederick Velez, communications director of the Hispanic Federation. His organization already suffered the effects of the Trump administration's policies this summer."
Immigration enforcement presence has disrupted Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations nationwide, prompting cancellations to avoid arrests. Millions of Latinos skipped parties, parades, dances, cultural exhibits and culinary events normally held September 15 to October 15. Organizations canceled events in Chicago, North Carolina and Florida out of fear that gatherings would become targets for ICE or federal agents. The Hispanic Federation canceled a Los Angeles opening party after the Republican president deployed the National Guard and also shelved an annual family event in Queens. Community groups refused to assemble where attendees could not be kept safe because language, appearance and activities can prompt immigration enforcement encounters.
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