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Day Without Immigrants: Seattle-Tacoma Area May Be Impacted
Thursday is "A Day Without Immigrants" - a protest where many immigrants may skip work and school to show how much they contribute.
SEATTLE, WA - A national day of protest under the "A Day Without Immigrants" banner may affect business as usual in Western Washington on Thursday.
Although no specific protests are planned in the region, information about the protest day has been circulating. That means some businesses or services might be impacted.
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The idea for the protest day sprung up in opposition to the presidency of Donald Trump, his recent and now-suspended executive order restricting immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries, his campaign rhetoric and pledges regarding immigration, as well as the recent uptick in raids from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
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In New York City, taxi and city services are expected to face delays Thursday, in addition to other businesses that will be closed or impacted. According to recent estimates, as much as 37 percent of the city's population is foreign-born.
Some high-profile figures have gotten involved in the protest. In Chicago, chef and restaurateur Rick Bayless announced he would close down four of his restaurants: Frontera Grill, Topolobampo, Xoco and Fonda Frontera.
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In Washington, D.C., José Andrés, a well-known chef and business owner will be shutting down his restaurants. "It was a very easy decision," he told NPR.
Patch.com reporter Cody Fenwick contributed to this report
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