Piñata of ICE agent at community event causing controversy

Wednesday, July 24, 2019
CHICAGO, Illinois (KTRK) -- What was supposed to be a day of fun is creating a lot of controversy.

Cell phone video shows children hitting a piñata made to look like an ICE agent at a family-oriented community day.
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The video shared on social media also shows kids throwing balls into a painted image of President Trump.

Organizers say they didn't know the items were going to be at the event.
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Some said those who brought the piñata were just trying to make a statement. Others are calling the piñata ignorant and disrespectful, saying it teaches kids to hate.
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