White Americans, especially older citizens, tend to be more bothered than Black Americans or Latinos by demonstrators waving Mexican flags – and even US flags – during protests.

The Mexican flag represents more than nationalistic pride. It represents their parents’ heritage, hard work and their binational experience as Americans engaged in politics.

The use of Mexican and other flags during immigration protests is a form of symbolism many conservatives call anti-American, while others argue it's an expression of pride in one’s homeland.

Over the past week, a sea of green, white and red Mexican flags have become a fixture of the Los Angeles protests against immigration raids. The use of Mexican and other Latin American flags ...

The vivid images of protesters against Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in Los Angeles brandishing the Mexican tricolor instead of the Stars and Stripes have dominated news coverage and ...