Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert Faces Backlash for Racially Insensitive Halloween Costume Mocking Migrants

Colorado Republican Representative Lauren Boebert faced widespread criticism for wearing a racially insensitive Mexican-themed Halloween costume at a party, where she donned a sombrero and traditional Mexican attire alongside her boyfriend, who dressed as an ICE agent. The costume included a sign mocking Latino pronunciation, reading “Mexican Word of the Day: Juicy. Tell me if juicy ICE coming,” a pun on "you see ICE coming," referencing the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement. Latino advocacy groups condemned Boebert’s choice as bigoted and offensive, with some describing it as a display of ignorance and racial insensitivity. Boebert’s office defended the costume, dismissing criticism by calling it a Halloween costume and shifting blame towards Democrats for government issues. The incident sparked backlash on social media, with attendees and political opponents expressing shock and disgust, highlighting the costume’s divisive nature amid ongoing debates over immigration enforcement. This controversy adds to Boebert’s history of provocative behavior and statements that have drawn public and media scrutiny.