4th of July Celebrations Canceled over ICE Raid Fears | FOX 11 Los Angeles
- Several U.S. cities, including Whittier and East Los Angeles, canceled Fourth of July celebrations on July 4, 2025, over safety and community concerns in California and beyond.
- The cancellations arose amid increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in predominantly Latino neighborhoods and fears that public events could lead to arrests.
- Community members and local groups responded by sharing information via social media and hotlines to help undocumented residents stay safe, while ICE raids continued across the region.
- Between October 2024 and mid-June 2025, ICE took into custody a total of 204,297 individuals nationwide; among them, 65% had no criminal records, and more than 93% were not charged with violent crimes.
- The widespread cancellations reflect mounting fear among residents and officials, suggesting ongoing tensions in immigration enforcement will continue to affect community events and public safety.
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4th of July celebrations canceled over ICE raid fears | FOX 11 Los Angeles
As immigration enforcement operations continue daily in Southern California, a growing list of planned Fourth of July celebrations are being canceled, or postponed, including Los Angeles County's Gloria Molina Grand Park Summer Block Party.
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