U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detain a suspect as they conduct a targeted enforcement operation in Los Angeles in February 2017. (Courtesy Charles Reed/U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement via Reuters)
In Huntington Park, the cancellation goes beyond just the Fourth of July holiday and includes a 30-day pause on "certain public summer events," according to a statement released by the city.
"Reports of unmarked vehicles and unidentified federal agents have created widespread anxiety, particularly among immigrant and mixed-status families," according to the Huntington Park statement. "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."
Protesters faced off with law enforcement outside a federal building last month in downtown Los Angeles during an anti-Trump "No Kings Day" demonstration. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
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A report Monday by The New York Times found that, since June 6, "agents from several federal agencies have arrested about 2,000 immigrants in the Los Angeles region," according to documents obtained by the outlet, which added that the arrests have "been one of the reasons so many are on edge."
This week, the Pentagon released 150 California National Guard troops from their federal security mission in Los Angeles to help fight wildfires.
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