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Columbia Restaurant Closes for 'Day Without Immigrants' Protest

At least one business is staying closed in Columbia on Thursday to make a statement against immigration policies of President Donald Trump.

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COLUMBIA, MD — Showing support for the national "Day Without Immigrants" protest, at least one Columbia restaurant is closed on Thursday, Feb. 16.

Petit Louis at 10215 Wincopin Circle is keeping its doors shut in a show of support for its staff, according to a statement from the restaurant. In addition to its lakefront location, Petit Louis in Roland Park will be closed.

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Organizers for the Day Without Immigrants protest are urging immigrants to the United States to skip class, call out of work and abstain from spending money Thursday to make clear they do not support Trump's immigration policies. Since taking office, Trump has signed executive orders establishing the creation of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and cutting off federal grant money to "sanctuary cities," jurisdictions where local governments do not enforce federal immigration laws.

In Washington, D.C., more than 30 restaurants are closing as part of the boycott.

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Businesses in Baltimore, Chicago, Minneapolis and Austin, Texas, among others, are also participating.

A Day Without Immigrants march is also planned in Baltimore at 1 p.m. on Thursday at the Creative Alliance at 3134 Eastern Avenue in Baltimore. Participants will walk to Patterson Park during the demonstration.

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