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Immigrants across US are going on strike to protest Donald Trump's deportations Immigrants across US are going on strike to protest Donald Trump's deportations
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Immigrants across the US are set to launch a mass boycott as part of a strike that promises to bring businesses in several cities across the country to a standstill.Immigrants across the US are set to launch a mass boycott as part of a strike that promises to bring businesses in several cities across the country to a standstill.
The strike, dubbed "A Day Without Immigrants", is a reaction to the xenophobia encapsulated by President Donald Trump's move to increase the deportation of immigrants living in the country illegally.The strike, dubbed "A Day Without Immigrants", is a reaction to the xenophobia encapsulated by President Donald Trump's move to increase the deportation of immigrants living in the country illegally.
Organisers expect thousands of people to participate or show solidarity with workers in cities including Philadelphia, Washington, Boston, Houston, Chicago and New York, by walking out of schools and offices.Organisers expect thousands of people to participate or show solidarity with workers in cities including Philadelphia, Washington, Boston, Houston, Chicago and New York, by walking out of schools and offices.
Mr Trump campaigned on building a wall along the US-Mexico border, and has blamed high unemployment on immigration.Mr Trump campaigned on building a wall along the US-Mexico border, and has blamed high unemployment on immigration.
Since becoming president, he has called for a ban on people from seven Muslim-majority countries from coming into the US.Since becoming president, he has called for a ban on people from seven Muslim-majority countries from coming into the US.
He has also expanded the powers of immigration agents since entering office, with some analysts estimating that up to eight million illegal immigrants now face deportation. He has also expanded the powers of immigration agents, with some analysts estimating that up to eight million illegal immigrants now face deportation.
Recent reports of an "enforcement surge" in four US states have sparked further concern among immigration advocates and families.Recent reports of an "enforcement surge" in four US states have sparked further concern among immigration advocates and families.
The strike is expected to shut down dozens of restaurants in Washington and several more in New York as part of an attempt to illustrate just how crucial America's vast immigrant population is to both its economy and infrastructure.The strike is expected to shut down dozens of restaurants in Washington and several more in New York as part of an attempt to illustrate just how crucial America's vast immigrant population is to both its economy and infrastructure.
"From doctors to dishwashers, immigrants are integral to daily life in the U.S.," Janet Murguia, president and CEO of National Council of La Raza, tweeted. "From doctors to dishwashers, immigrants are integral to daily life in the US," Janet Murguia, president of National Council of Latino advocacy group La Raza, tweeted.
Spanish-born celebrity chef José Andrés is among those who have announced public support for the protest.Spanish-born celebrity chef José Andrés is among those who have announced public support for the protest.
Mr Andrés is already embroiled in a legal battle with the President after he pulled out of a restaurant deal at his new Washington hotel over offensive comments he made about Mexican immigrantsMr Andrés is already embroiled in a legal battle with the President after he pulled out of a restaurant deal at his new Washington hotel over offensive comments he made about Mexican immigrants
“From doctors to dishwashers, immigrants are integral to daily life in the US,” Janet Murguia, president of Latino advocacy group the National Council of La Raza, as she praised Mr Andrés' decision to close his Washington restaurants for a day.
Yet it is unclear which group initiated or is overseeing the protest, meaning the day of action may not be as cohesive as campaigners had hoped.Yet it is unclear which group initiated or is overseeing the protest, meaning the day of action may not be as cohesive as campaigners had hoped.
Maria Fernanda Cabello, from an immigrant advocacy group Cosecha, has said Thursday's efforts would be a rehearsal for an action it was planning on 1 May. Maria Fernanda Cabello, from an immigrant advocacy group Cosecha, has said Thursday's efforts would help it prepare for an action it was planning on 1 May.