Rep Lauren Boebert Faces Backlash Over Mexican ICE Halloween Costume in Colorado

Republican Representative Lauren Boebert sparked widespread controversy after attending a Halloween party in Colorado dressed in a traditional Mexican outfit, accompanied by her boyfriend who wore an ICE agent costume. The duo's costumes were accompanied by a sign with a pun mocking the pronunciation of "you see ICE coming," which many viewed as racially insensitive and offensive, especially within the local Latino community. Latino advocacy groups and political opponents condemned the display as perpetuating harmful stereotypes, with Stacy Suniga, president of the Latino Coalition of Weld County, calling Boebert's choice "bigotry and ignorance." Even some conservatives at the party reportedly found the costumes shocking and distasteful. Boebert's office dismissed the backlash by labeling the attire simply as a Halloween costume and redirected criticism toward Senate Democrats regarding government funding. The incident has reignited debates about the responsibilities of politicians to foster inclusivity amid ongoing immigration controversies.