Staff Reports
Chicago’s Cinco de Mayo parade was canceled this year because local leaders caved to fearmongering over ICE enforcing immigration laws. The Mexican community’s celebration was scrapped after organizers claimed families were too scared to participate. But the real story is how liberal policies turned a cultural event into a battlefield over border security.
ICE is doing its job under President Trump, arresting violent criminals and removing illegal immigrants who break our laws. In just 50 days, ICE made over 32,000 arrests nationwide—proving this administration isn’t backing down. Tom Homan, Trump’s border chief, warned sanctuary cities like Chicago: Stop protecting lawbreakers, or face the consequences.
Chicago’s leaders care more about shielding illegal immigrants than protecting citizens. Legal residents are now afraid to celebrate their heritage because far-left mayors prioritize politics over public safety. Mayor Brandon Johnson would rather defy federal law than secure his own streets. It’s a slap in the face to hardworking Americans who follow the rules.
Homan put Johnson on notice, threatening prosecution if he keeps blocking ICE. Sanctuary cities create chaos by letting criminals roam free. ICE raids in Chicago have already taken dangerous offenders off the streets—including sex offenders and drug dealers. But liberals cry “bullying” when law enforcement does its job.
ICE isn’t just targeting Chicago. Over 200 illegal immigrants nationwide have been sent back to El Salvador. Many had no criminal record, but they broke our laws by entering illegally. The Trump administration is cleaning up the mess left by open-border policies. It’s about time someone put America first.
Canceling the parade shows Chicago’s leadership failure. Instead of fostering unity, they’ve created fear by siding with lawlessness. Legal immigrants suffer most when cities prioritize illegal residents. This isn’t about culture—it’s about the rule of law.
The Justice Department sued Chicago for defying federal immigration enforcement. Sanctuary policies endanger everyone by letting criminal aliens stay in communities. Trump’s team is holding these cities accountable, forcing them to choose between ideology and safety.
This chaos is what happens when liberals put politics above people. President Trump loves Cinco de Mayo—but he loves America more. Strong borders and respect for law make celebrations possible. Chicago’s parade collapse is a wake-up call: Only Trump’s leadership can restore order and pride.
