Posted on 04/14/2025 9:19:35 AM PDT by Macho MAGA Man
The sanctuary cities of Chicago and Philadelphia have canceled their annual Cinco de Mayo parades, citing fears of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids targeting criminal illegal aliens.
The decision, announced by local organizers, is being slammed as a blatant attempt to harbor lawbreakers and undermine federal immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump’s renewed crackdown on illegal immigration.
In Chicago, the Cermak Road Chamber of Commerce and Casa Puebla pulled the plug on the Little Village parade, a long-standing celebration of Mexican-American culture, claiming the community is “frightened” by ICE’s efforts to apprehend illegal aliens.
Hector Escobar, president of the chamber, said in a statement,”Our community is very frightened because of the raids and the threat that ICE has imposed on the families that work tirelessly to provide a better future for their kids.”
(Excerpt) Read more at thegatewaypundit.com ...
Chicago and Philadelphia Cancel Cinco de Mayo Parade to Shield Criminal Illegal Aliens from ICE Raids.
Not a problem just follow the gun shot sounds the city is wired for locations of them.
Cinco de Mayo was invented in Los Angeles, not in Mexico. The only state in Mexico that celebrates the day is Puebla, where the 1863 battle it supposedly commemorates took place. For Americans, it is mainly an excuse to drink, so I don’t think the cancelled parades will be missed much.
Hector Escobar, president of the chamber, said in a statement,”Our community is very frightened because of the raids and the threat that ICE has imposed....
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Hector, you should flee the evil USA immediately, and take your friends with you.
I heard that the evil ICE will soon be using vicious dogs that will tear illegals to shreds. Get out while you can! Spread the word!
Pam Bondi is useless.
For whatever reason
WOO WOO
:)
That’s so racist. How dare they cancel the Cinco de Deporto parade!
I don't think I ever needed an excuse to drink.
I voted for that.
Winning!
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