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Lauren Boebert’s Halloween Costume With ICE Gag Draws Condemnation in Colorado

Critics in Colorado say the Mexican-themed outfit mocked Latino culture in a district with a sizable Latino population.

A picture of U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert at a Halloween party popped up on social media on Halloween night, Oct. 31. It shows her dressed in a sombrero and what appears to be a traditional-looking Mexican outfit while holding a sign that makes light of the impacts of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement crackdown. (Image via Mike4Colorado/X)
UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 19: Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., leaves the U.S. Capitol after the House passed a continuing resolution to fund the government into November, on Friday, September 19, 2025. The house also passed a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images)
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Overview

  • Images posted over the weekend show Rep. Lauren Boebert in a sombrero and dress beside a man dressed as an ICE agent while holding a sign reading, “Mexican Word of the Day: Juicy. Tell me if juicy ICE coming.”
  • Latino advocacy groups and Democratic leaders denounced the costume as offensive and stereotypical, with calls for an apology from the congresswoman.
  • Boebert’s office defended the photo as “a Halloween costume” and redirected attention to a dispute over a continuing resolution to reopen the government.
  • As of early Tuesday, no apology had been issued, and political opponents highlighted the episode’s relevance to community trust and representation.
  • Context from The Denver Post noted Colorado’s 4th District is about 14% Latino, and local leaders pointed to the recent detention of teacher Marina Ortiz to underscore concerns about ICE enforcement.