The annual Mexican Independence Day Parade in Passaic has been postponed due to heightened concerns over immigration enforcement actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Organizers cite fears that the event could draw unwanted attention from authorities, raising safety and legal risks for participants. The decision reflects broader tensions in communities where immigrant populations face heightened scrutiny. Details on whether or when the parade will resume remain unclear.
Passaic's Mexican Independence Day Parade put on hold over ICE concerns CBS News