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ICE Fears Hit Minnesota's Immigrant-Owned Businesses Hard

3/17/2025

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Minnesota's immigrant-owned businesses are feeling the sting of a 25% sales drop amid fears of ICE raids, as highlighted by Manny Gonzalez of Manny's Tortas. Many in the Latino community are hesitant to shop, prompting U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar to step in, aiming to empower immigrants with knowledge of their rights and bolster support for struggling small businesses.

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Story summary

Minnesota's immigrant-owned businesses are feeling the sting of a 25% sales drop amid fears of ICE raids, as highlighted by Manny Gonzalez of Manny's Tortas. Many in the Latino community are hesitant to shop, prompting U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar to step in, aiming to empower immigrants with knowledge of their rights and bolster support for struggling small businesses.