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Rep. Krishnamoorthi condemns vandalism in Chicago’s Little Village
Several properties, including a prominent Latino community organization, were defaced with Nazi symbols and anti-immigrant graffiti over the weekend.
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Malvika Choudhary - Tue, 22, Jul 2025
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Raja Krishnamoorthi / File Photo
Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) denounced the recent vandalism of multiple community buildings in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood as “cowardly acts of hate.”
Several properties, including a prominent Latino community organization, were defaced with Nazi symbols (resembling swastikas) and anti-immigrant graffiti over the weekend.
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The congressman said the attacks were meant to intimidate immigrant communities but would not succeed. “I stand with the people of Little Village and the community organizations targeted in this vile attack,” Krishnamoorthi said. “There is no place for anti-immigrant extremism or Nazi imagery in any of our neighborhoods.”
Krishnamoorthi called for collective resistance to hatred and reaffirmed support for those affected. “At a time when immigrant communities are under siege, we must stand shoulder to shoulder against xenophobia and all forms of hate,” he said.
Chicago police said at least four buildings were targeted late July 18 night to July 19, including Latinos Progresando, a nonprofit serving the Mexican immigrant community. A hakenkreuz cross (nazi symbol) was spray-painted on the organization’s front door.
In a statement, the group confirmed they were one of several entities serving the local Latino population that were hit in what they described as a “heinous criminal act.” Despite the incident, the organization said it remains committed to its mission: “We will not back away from our values or be deterred from our work… We are not going anywhere.”
Local business owners and community groups quickly removed the graffiti, but the incident has renewed concerns about rising threats to immigrant and marginalized communities. Residents said the acts appear designed to generate fear, particularly as communities in the area already face heightened immigration enforcement and public safety issues.
Police said the offenders used spray paint to deface exterior walls on West Cermak Road and South Central Park Avenue. No arrests have been made as of yet. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and continuing their investigation.
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