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.

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County Executive Marc Elrich said his team heard from community members and event partners, who wanted them to cancel amid immigration crackdowns led by the Trump administration.

"People are self-selecting when they go out and when they expose themselves. It’s sad to see people doing that. I just think individuals have to decide what they think the risk is and how vulnerable they feel," Elric

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