The city of Everett, Massachusetts says it is canceling its upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month festival due to concerns about potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.

The fourth annual Fiesta Del Rio scheduled for Sept. 20 at Rivergreen Park was set to highlight Hispanic-owned businesses, organizations and cultural programs in Everett.

"We know how much this event means to our city. It's a celebration of culture, music, food and togetherness," the city said in social media posts . "But with the recent ICE raids in our region, many of our friends and neighbors are feeling fear and uncertainty."

Earlier this month, ICE began targeting Massachusetts with another immigration crackdown called "Patriot 2.0." The Justice Department has sued neighboring Boston over its "

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