Some immigrant-owned businesses in Charlotte are closed Monday to support a nationwide protest called “Day Without Immigrants.”
"A Day Without Immigrants" calls on workers and students to stay home and for businesses to stay closed. Immigrants are also asked not to buy anything.
The movement aims to show the role immigrants play in the U.S. economy and protest increased deportations and the threat of stepped-up enforcement raids. According to the American Immigration Council, undocumented immigrants had $254 billion in spending power in 2022.
A similar movement occurred during President Donald Trump’s first term.
Numerous immigrant-owned businesses in Charlotte closed on Monday, including Tacos El Nevado, Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant and El Alma de la Luna Dance Academy.
These businesses will open back up Tuesday morning.
