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ICE Deployments Spur Chicago Fest Cancellations; Little Village Parade Marches On

NBC Chicago|Sep 5, 2025
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Amid reports of additional federal immigration agents deploying to the Chicago area, several Mexican Independence Day events were canceled or postponed, including El Grito Fest and celebrations in Waukegan. Organizers of Little Village’s 54th annual parade say it will proceed with heightened security, rapid-response teams, and immigration lawyers on site. Community leaders urged safe celebration while acknowledging some undocumented residents may stay home due to fear of potential raids.

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13,000 UC Workers Demand ICE Ban On Campuses, Legal Defense Fund To Shield International Students

More than 13,000 UAW Local 4811 members petitioned the University of California to bar ICE from campuses and to fund legal and financial support for international workers facing status changes. The union cites at least 100 UC scholars and recent graduates who had visas or exchange status revoked this year. UC says it cannot broadly prohibit federal officers but restricts access to certain areas and offers know‑your‑rights resources; petitioners want stronger, concrete protections.

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