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LA Mayor Reveals Business Decline Amid Immigration Fears

6/17/2025

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In Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass revealed a troubling drop in business in Boyle Heights, as local restaurants face dwindling customers, reminiscent of the COVID-19 downturn. This decline stems from fears surrounding recent immigration raids. In response, the Trump administration has temporarily halted arrests at farms and hotels, recognizing the detrimental effects on industries that depend on immigrant workers.

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In Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass revealed a troubling drop in business in Boyle Heights, as local restaurants face dwindling customers, reminiscent of the COVID-19 downturn. This decline stems from fears surrounding recent immigration raids. In response, the Trump administration has temporarily halted arrests at farms and hotels, recognizing the detrimental effects on industries that depend on immigrant workers.