2 Predominantly Latino California Cities Cancel Independence Day Events Due to Raids

Fear of immigration raids force the cancellation of several July festivities in Los Angeles

Here are some of the July festivities that have been canceled in Los Angeles out of fear over immigration raids.

In the wake of ICE raids, some Southern California cities are cancelling July 4th events

An LA official said, "We're disappointed to postpone what would have been the largest free 4th of July celebration on the West Coast"

2 predominantly Latino California cities cancel Independence Day events due to raids

Two predominantly Latino communities in Los Angeles County have canceled events around the July Fourth holiday, citing safety concerns as federal immigration agents conduct raids throughout the region. Cudahy, where 97% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino, announced Wednesday on social media that it was postponing its Independence Day celebration, originally scheduled for July 3. The event, set to take place at Cudahy Park from 3 …

Cudahy cancels 4th of July event due to 'safety concerns'

Another city in Los Angeles County has canceled its 4th of July celebration events due to "safety concerns" for residents.

Cities near LA abandon July 4th celebrations as Trump's immigration crackdown takes hold – Democratic Accent

Los Angeles and several surrounding cities are canceling — or postponing — Fourth of July celebrations in response to increased activity by federal immigration officials in the area. The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation postponed a summer movie and concert series, while canceling this year’s East Los Angeles Rock’n 4th of July celebration “out of caution and in response to recent ICE enforcement activity.”  One of the cit…