As the Trump administration intensifies its immigration enforcement efforts, businesses across the United States closed their doors in protest, highlighting the economic impact of immigrant workers.
At a Glance
- Numerous businesses, including nurseries and salons, participated in a “day without immigrants” protest
- ICE raids have increased, with over 3,500 undocumented migrants arrested since Trump’s return to office
- The administration plans to send 1,500 more troops to the southern border
- Critics argue the policies perpetuate harmful stereotypes and racial profiling
Businesses Protest Immigration Policies
In a show of solidarity with criminal illegal aliens and illegal workers, large numbers of businesses across the United States, including nurseries, grocery stores, and salons, closed for a day to protest President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. The protest, known as a “day without immigrants,” aimed to demonstrate the significant economic contribution of immigrant workers to various industries.
Despite the widespread participation, some workers faced challenges in joining the protest due to financial constraints. Noel Xavier, an organizing director, highlighted this dilemma, stating, “If I don’t go to work today, that’s one day less that I have, you know, to be able to pay for my next rent.”
Following executive orders signed by President Trump, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has significantly increased its enforcement activities. Since Trump’s return to office, over 3,500 undocumented migrants have been arrested, with daily arrest rates surpassing those of the previous administration.
“If we don’t have immigrants, we don’t have any work around here,” Andrea Toro, a salon owner in Chicago, said.
But Trump isn’t talking about getting rid of immigrants. He’s removing illegal aliens. Why do they deliberately conflate those two things?
The administration has described these operations as “targeted enforcement” focusing on violent gang members and dangerous suspects. However, critics argue that the raids are indiscriminate and create fear within immigrant communities, leading some to avoid work, school, and public places.
In addition to increased ICE raids, the Trump administration has implemented several other measures to strengthen immigration enforcement. These include reinstating the “Remain in Mexico” policy for asylum-seekers and planning to send 1,500 more troops to the southern border. The Department of Homeland Security has also ended a policy that restricted ICE arrests at sensitive locations such as schools and churches.
“Criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s schools and churches to avoid arrest. The Trump Administration will not tie the hands of our brave law enforcement, and instead trusts them to use common sense,” the DHS said.
Furthermore, the administration has signed the Laken Riley Act into law, mandating detention for undocumented immigrants arrested for theft or violent crimes. These measures have sparked debate about the balance between enforcement and humanitarian concerns.
One of the most controversial aspects of the administration’s immigration policy is the proposal to house illegal immigrants at Guantanamo Bay. Critics, including MSNBC commentators, have likened this approach to a continuation of the War on Terror, raising concerns about the conditions in detention facilities and the potential for human rights violations.
“That’s exactly right. I think the first thing that comes to mind when you mention Guantanamo — when you mention the report — is ‘War on Terror,’ and that is precisely the point. That is what Donald Trump wants us to think about,” Paola Ramos, an MSNBC contributor, said.
Trump is literally trying to make the country safer and leftist businesses are shutting down over it!
