Montgomery County Cancels Hispanic Heritage Festival, Drawing Criticism From Council Member

ICE enforcement fears lead Montgomery County to cancel Hispanic Heritage Fest

A woman dancing in traditional clothing during a festival at park in a file photo from Mexico. Montgomery County officials canceled the county's second planned Hispanic heritage festival over fears about immigration enforcement. (Photo by FG Trade Latin/Getty Stock)By Mike Murillo Montgomery County has canceled what was going to be its second annual Hispanic Heritage Festival in Wheaton next month, citing concerns about community safety amid inc…

Montgomery County cancels Hispanic Heritage festival over immigration concerns

Montgomery County, Maryland, leaders say they decided to cancel an upcoming celebration of Hispanic heritage because of concerns the festival could be a target for potential immigration enforcement. The festival was scheduled to take place on Oct. 12 at the Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Wheaton, which has a large Hispanic population. County Executive Marc Elrich said his team heard...

Montgomery County cancels Hispanic Heritage Festival, drawing criticism from council member

Montgomery County, Maryland, has canceled what was meant to be its second annual Hispanic Heritage Festival in Wheaton, citing concerns about community safety amid increased federal immigration enforcement. The decision, announced during Hispanic Heritage Month, has sparked criticism from some local leaders who said the move sends the wrong message. “It was not an easy decision to make,” said Luisa Cardona, assistant chief administrative officer…