Summary
Lauren Boebert, a U.S. congresswoman from Colorado, faced backlash after a photo showed her wearing a Mexican-themed costume at a Halloween party. The costume included stereotypical imagery and a pun involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Latino advocacy groups were upset, highlighting ongoing immigration issues in her district.
Key Facts
- A photo circulated showing Lauren Boebert in a Mexican-themed costume with a sombrero and dress.
- The costume included a sign making a pun about ICE, interpreted as, "Tell me if you see ICE coming."
- Her boyfriend was dressed as an ICE agent in the photo.
- Latino advocacy groups in Colorado criticized her for promoting stereotypes.
- Boebert’s 4th Congressional District in Colorado has about 14% Latino residents.
- Boebert's office described the attire as "a Halloween costume."
- Boebert had not apologized for the costume at the time of the report.
- Her district is a Republican stronghold with ongoing immigration policy debates.
