Cities Are Canceling Fourth Of July Events Over Immigration Raid Fears

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: Huff Post

Jul 1, 2025, 03:23 PM EDT


Multiple cities in Southern California have canceled or postponed Fourth of July celebrations over fears that ICE could target large public gatherings. Canceled or postponed events have been reported in cities including Los Angeles, Huntington Park, Cudahy, Bell Gardens and Whittier after local officials said residents raised concerns.

According to The New York Times, about 2,000 immigrants in the Los Angeles area have been arrested since the beginning of June, when a series of immigration raids sparked protests and drew a heavy law enforcement response and military deployment. Since then, arrests have been reported at taco trucks, worksites and even immigration court — prompting some Latino residents to avoid going out in public, whether they have legal status or not.

Huntington Park, California, has put a 30-day pause on summer events because of “growing disruptions” by ICE activity, according to a reported city statement.

“Reports of unmarked vehicles and unidentified federal agents have created widespread anxiety, particularly among immigrant and mixed-status families,” the statement reads. “Many residents have expressed fear and uncertainty, leading them to remain indoors, refrain from work, and withdraw from daily public life. Our priority is and will continue to be the safety and peace of mind of our community.”

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[lapfog_1]

1. I was just imagining a bunch of kids throwing firecrackers

at ice agents.

Someone is going to get hurt. Killed.

[C Moon]

7. And it's those kids that ice would prefer to arrest, so they (ice) won't get beat up by adults.

[Hekate]

10. ICEstapo don't get beat up. They go out 6-on-1 to arrest small middle-age gardeners, pretty college girls, & abuelitas

I call bullshit on the claim by the DOJ that ICEstapo are at risk and have been injured.

[BidenRocks]

13. Check the YouTube vids of

July 4 over Los Angeles and the SFValley.

Gunshots, bombs, or fireworks. They all sound alike.

The military would be wise to hide under a bridge like the LAPD. LAFD isn't so lucky.

Will the occupying forces freak out like our pets?

Start the clock.

[fujiyamasan]

2. This is having the administration's intended effect

Which is to instill fear into the populace. The classic dictator’s playbook.

In the past communities would have cancelled due to terrorist/mass shooter threats, but now it’s fear from masked government agents.

[BidenRocks]

14. Masked Government Agents

i.e. Terrorists!

[quakerboy]

3. why are no cities protecting their residents?

Local pd could be protecting citizens and peaceful protesting residents. But so far, I've yet to see any department.turn outward to protect the people of their towns from the armed militant external force invading their community.

[BumRushDaShow]

4. Probably because this circumstance is "new" and "unprecedented"

and like any type of government entity, there are SOPs (Standards of Procedure) and guidance documents that would need a review and revision (including by that government's legal entity) for how to proceed in these circumstances.

NORMALLY, feds have "partnerships" (including MOUs - Memorandums of Understanding) with state and local governments and there is little or no rancor with respect to that. But with a new fascist fed in place, there will need to be some hard discussions about what can and cannot be done.

[Hekate]

11. Los Angeles is being made an example of, complete with federalized State National Guard...

…active-duty Marines in full battle-gear, and “ICE agents” with absolutely no identification but who are known to include mercenaries. In addition, the lies about LA “burning to the ground” are repeated every day in a propaganda blitz that would make Goebbels proud.

I hope that grants you some insight.

[quakerboy]

15. Im well aware of what is happening

What i am curious about is why when protests happen, democratic mayors of blue cities have their police departments face off with the protestors, rather than use them to create a ring of protection around them, facing outward.

And when faceless armed people are going around kidnapping people, why are local PD not tasked with finding and detaining such persons? If they have proof of who they are, and they are "legit" LE, let them go. But why are local PD letting unidentified armed groups roam their towns with no attempt to even properly ID them?

[Hekate]

19. That is a good question

[msongs]

5. caving in, surrendering in advance. at this rate trump will have total control by xmas nt

[pfitz59]

6. Bleak and paranoid future

Trumpism destroys all lightness and joy..

[travelingthrulife]

8. Quite a statement on the 250th celebration of the "land of the free, home of the brave'.

[riversedge]

16. Agree!!

[SupportSanity]

9. Bring your own Roman Candles with you to the fireworks display.

They make excellent weapons and are easily aimed and easy to fire on a target.

My experience from when I was a teenager.

[Hekate]

12. You really think that's a good idea against trump's heavily-armed thugs? Let us know how that goes for you.

[SupportSanity]

20. Should've had the [SARCASM] smiley there. However,

The roman candle pointed at someone as a target is extremely scary. And unexpected.

It's like a huge colorful fireball coming straight at you.

A couple of them aimed at someone might be ..... interesting.

[Hekate]

23. Can't tell any more around here without people holding up signs

[Owens]

17. Funny how ICE won't go to South Central LA and get the gang members

Wonder why???

[Brother Buzz]

18. Fireworks celebrations in Northern California may be a dud because a major fireworks facility got all blowed up!

[Initech]

21. We can't have nice things in this country because of Trump and his goons.

[DFW]

22. At least there won't be any ICE goons at our city event on July 4th

There will be people from about 12 countries there, too. Arabs, Turks, Israelis, Germans, Americans, several others, plenty without legitimate residency permits for the USA, too.

But I think ICE will be nowhere to be seen. Our event is being hosted by Amerika Haus in Köln (Cologne), Germany, and if any ICE goons show up there with guns and no German gun permits, that is one of the few things that WILL get German cops to draw their guns, and use them on anyone who will not surrender theirs immediately.