California July 4th Events Canceled After ICE Raids: 'Canceling Patriotism'

July 4th Celebrations Canceled in Southern California

• 🗓️ Several communities in Southern California have canceled or postponed July 4th celebrations following immigration raids.
• ⚠️ Officials cite an abundance of caution for resident safety as a reason, while others suggest a lack of celebratory mood.

Criticism of Democrat Leadership

• 🇺🇸 Gloria Romero criticizes these cancellations as "canceling America" and "canceling patriotism".
• 📉 She points to a Gallup poll showing low pride in being American among Democrats, contrasting it with broader public support for deporting illegal immigrants.
• 💔 Romero argues that these actions deprive legal immigrants of celebrating a nation they worked hard to join.

Historical Precedent and Consequences

• 🎆 A similar situation occurred five years prior when the California governor attempted to suppress July 4th festivities, leading to people setting off their own fireworks.
• 🔥 This resulted in an increase in brush fires and injuries, suggesting the current approach is counterproductive and anti-American.

Surge in Assaults on ICE Officers

• 📈 A new DHS report indicates a nearly 700% increase in assaults on ICE officers compared to last year.
• 🗣️ Romero attributes this surge to anti-ICE rhetoric from community leaders, stating that "words matter and words lead to action."
• 🚨 She condemns calls to remove ICE and National Guard from communities as disrespectful and dishonest, emphasizing support for law and order.