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Immigrants Strike Back: Major Protests Hit Chicago, Minneapolis

2/4/2025

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Immigrant communities in Chicago and Minneapolis staged "A Day Without Immigrants" to protest against Trump's immigration policies, closing businesses to showcase their economic impact.
Numerous Latino-owned businesses in Chicago, including restaurants and grocery stores, closed in solidarity, reflecting owners' fears of deportation.
Colonial Market in Minneapolis aided over 500 families in completing legal forms to safeguard their children from deportation.
The protests aimed to highlight the critical role of immigrants in local economies, emphasizing their significant workforce contributions.

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Immigrant communities in Chicago and Minneapolis staged "A Day Without Immigrants" to protest against Trump's immigration policies, closing businesses to showcase their economic impact.
Numerous Latino-owned businesses in Chicago, including restaurants and grocery stores, closed in solidarity, reflecting owners' fears of deportation.
Colonial Market in Minneapolis aided over 500 families in completing legal forms to safeguard their children from deportation.
The protests aimed to highlight the critical role of immigrants in local economies, emphasizing their significant workforce contributions.