Millions are celebrating Mexican Independence Day this week, even as concerns about immigration enforcement have led to cancellations and scaled-back events across the region.

Several gatherings that would normally take place have been called off or reduced in size due to fears that immigration enforcement efforts may target large groups of Mexicans, Hispanics and Latinos.

But the traditional "El Grito" ceremony still went forward at the California State Capitol, where the building was lit up in green and red in honor of Mexico.

Hundreds gathered at the Capitol Mall to watch "El Grito" from the west balcony and hear the ringing of the bell, a symbolic act that officially marks the start of Mexican Independence Day. People showed up dressed in green and red, saying that fear wouldn't sto

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