3 cities in the L.A. area have cancelled

[EndlessWire]

their Fourth of July celebrations because of ICE. I think those are good decisions. Just take the celebrations indoors. Watch whatever is available on TV. Have a family party or whatever. Lots of music, good food, laughter, games. They must be salivating at the thought of grabbing up their quotas of brown-skinned people. I think White people should also stay home in solidarity.

We still get to celebrate the 4th no matter what the regime says. It's plain as day that ICE will be out after whoever they can get. Don't give them a target, IMO.

[msongs]

1. mistake IMO, bend the knee is not a good look nt

[EndlessWire]

9. Pick the hill you die on carefully.

These alleged ICE agents are vicious. Everything is good in theory until they beat your head in. Deport the parents; what happens to the children? The marchs are where we can go all out, but this holiday is not the same as say, July 17th, which is making a specific statement to the rump regime. The Fourth is an important holiday, and staying home is also a statement for this particular day. Let them wonder where you are. If not, take a protest sign with you. Might as well. If you have brown skin, you are in great danger.

[pattyloutwo]

2. I think it's a good wake up call

For people who haven’t been affected yet in other cities - it shows how extreme things have gotten

[BidenRocks]

3. Just another day

What is everyone celebrating anyway?

[orleans]

4. which cities? nt

[Celerity]

8. Cudahy, Bell Gardens, and Huntington Park

2 predominantly Latino California cities cancel Independence Day events due to raids

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/2-predominantly-latino-cities-cancel-independence-day-events-amid-raids/

Two predominantly Latino communities in Los Angeles County have canceled events around the July Fourth holiday, citing safety concerns as federal immigration agents conduct raids throughout the region. Cudahy, where 97% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino, announced Wednesday on social media that it was postponing its Independence Day celebration, originally scheduled for July 3. The event, set to take place at Cudahy Park from 3 to 9 p.m., was to feature live music, food trucks and a fireworks show.

“The city of Cudahy has decided to postpone the Independence Day celebration … due to recent events and concerns regarding the safety of our residents. We appreciate your cooperation,” the city said in a statement. Officials noted that city parks will remain open. In addition to the immigration raids, Cudahy recently made headlines due to the controversial comments made by Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez. In a video posted on social media, Gonzalez called on “cholos,” or gang members, to stand up to federal immigration agents.

“You guys tag everything up, claiming hood, and now that your hood’s being invaded by the biggest gang there is, there ain’t a peep out of you,” Gonzalez said in the video. She referenced “18th Street” and “Florence,” two notorious street gangs, and appeared to be addressing their members directly. She said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are “running amok all up in your streets.” The Los Angeles Police Protective League, which represents about 9,000 officers, has called for Gonzalez’s resignation and potential prosecution.

Bell Gardens, which borders Cudahy, also announced Wednesday that it was canceling a concert and two outdoor movie nights “out of an abundance of caution regarding concerns for resident safety over federal immigration enforcement activities.” The events were scheduled for June 26, July 3 and July 10. Nearby Huntington Park, also predominantly Latino, announced on Tuesday that it was postponing its July 3rd Independence Day celebration but did not specify a reason.

[orleans]

10. thank you. what a thing. so sad, but people need to be safe from the government that is so

fucking dangerous.

smh. what a thing....

[BurnDoubt]

5. They've besmirched the whole Patriotism and American Dream concepts.

A "Single-Finger Salute" is more appropriate than Fireworks.
How can anyone think the Framers intended MAGA?
Wouldn't they be Horrified by what the Regime is doing?

[forgotmylogin]

6. Why celebrate independence when all of our freedoms are being removed?

That's be like throwing a three hour parade for nobody.

I agree on private celebrations with family and friends. Fireworks are obnoxious, costly, and dangerous. California especially doesn't need anything catching fire.

Let ICE tramp in the heat covered nose-to wrist and melt in the sun, finding no one.

[Karasu]

7. Yeah, really. Kind of rings fucking hollow now that we're a fascist nation-state.