Sign of the times . . . This cowtown becomes a bit more UNFRIENDLY TO LOCAL PARTIES amid the current political climate.
Even worse . . . And not really a sign of an American "golden age" underway just yet . . .
This quote from an event organizer reveals that EVEN LEGAL RESIDENTS don't want to risk getting hassled because of attending a local Latino event.
Check-it . . .
Organizers canceled the event out of fear of ICE operations.
“It's sad because we put a lot of work into it, and we look forward to it each year,” said a festival organizer.
He said that they haven't been directly impacted by ICE operations, but safety is still their number one priority.
“It’s purely precautionary,” he said. “A lot of times, there are folks who shouldn't be out and about. And, you know, if that's happening... there are folks who have nothing to fear, but still fear all the same.”
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
'We hope to be back': Caution forces cancellation of Colombian Independence Festival due to ICE fears
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