Trump's Plans to Deploy Troops and Immigration Agents Spark Cancelations of Mexican Independence Day Events

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Organizers of major events tied to Mexican Independence Day in Chicago have canceled or postponed their celebrations amid reports that Donald Trump plans to deploy national guard troops and immigration agents as part of a mass deportation push. The decision to cancel the events comes as the city's Mexican community prepares to celebrate the holiday on September 16. Illinois governor JB Pritzker expressed concern about ICE agents targeting people at Mexican Independence Day events, further fueling the anxiety among Chicago's Mexican community.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least three events connected to Mexican Independence Day have been canceled or postponed in Chicago due to Trump's plans to deploy troops and immigration agents.
  • El Grito Chicago, an event that drew 24,000 people last year, was canceled, with organizers citing concerns for the safety of their community.
  • Illinois governor JB Pritzker expressed concern about ICE agents targeting people at Mexican Independence Day events.
  • The decision to cancel the events comes as the city's Mexican community prepares to celebrate Mexican Independence Day on September 16.
  • Trump's plan to deploy national guard troops and federal immigration agents has already led to cancellations of several local events in Chicago.
  • The cancellation of these events highlights the anxiety among Chicago's Mexican community, which is already on edge due to the president's plans.
  • The events were canceled despite the fact that violence in America's big cities has been falling over the last two years, and at an even greater rate over the last six months.

Statistics:

  • Over 24,000 people attended El Grito Chicago last year.
  • The event was scheduled to take place on 13-14 September.
  • Postal traffic into the US plunged by more than 80% after the Trump administration ended a tariff exemption for low-cost imports.
  • Violent crime rates in America's big cities have been falling over the last two years, and at an even greater rate over the last six months.
  • Crime in large cities in the aggregate is lower in states with Democratic leadership.

Sources:

  • "Mexican festivals in Chicago canceled amid Trump plans to deploy troops" by The Guardian (exact text and link not provided)
  • "Trump claims Chicago is 'world's most dangerous city'. The most violent ones are in red states" by The Guardian (exact text and link not provided)
  • "Postal traffic into US plunges by more than 80% after Trump ends exemption" by The Guardian (exact text and link not provided)
  • "Rightwing conference reveals muddled lines between Trump and far right" by The Guardian (exact text and link not provided)