Violence on Cinco de Mayo: 3 people shot and 2 stabbed in the same parking lot outside a restaurant, seemingly in separate events.
Violence Erupts After Cinco de Mayo Celebrations in Laurel Late Tuesday evening, a series of violent incidents marred a Cinco de Mayo celebration in Laurel, Maryland, leaving three individuals shot and two others stabbed in what appears to be unrelated occurrences, all taking place in the same shopping center parking lot, according to police reports. […]
Trump celebrates Cinco de Mayo with a ‘NICE’ ICE rebranding image on Truth Social
Trump Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with a “NICE” Graphic On Monday, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, sharing a vibrant post that showcased a stylized graphic reading “NICE,” which hints at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This isn’t the first time Trump has made waves on Cinco de Mayo. […]
Cinco de Mayo Celebrations Called Off Due to Concerns About ICE Raids and Deportations
Some cities have scaled back or even canceled Cinco de Mayo celebrations due to concerns about ICE raids and deportations. Hector Escobar, who leads Casapuebla and the Selmac Road Chamber of Commerce in Chicago, shared with CNN on Monday that many in his community feel “very scared” when out in public, with some even contemplating […]
CNN Features Community Leader Discussing Hispanics’ Fear of ICE Disrupting Their Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
Fear Among Latinos Influences Cinco de Mayo Celebrations CNN hosted a discussion featuring Casapuebla and Hector Escobar, the president of the Selmac Road Chamber of Commerce, who expressed that many Latinos are feeling fearful of U.S. immigration and customs enforcement, which has led to the cancellation of Cinco de Mayo events. During the segment on […]
Chicago Cancels Cinco de Mayo Parade Fearing ICE Arrests
Event organizers for the Chicago Cinco de Mayo parade have cancelled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers attended and may have rounded up participants for deportation, fearing this year’s celebration. The planners have placed their responsibility straightforwardly on President Donald Trump’s immigration policy. They alleged that despite its popularity among American voters, it caused […]