Trump Administration's Immigration Policies Face Resistance and Impact Businesses
The Trump Administration's intensified immigration enforcement efforts are facing pushback from communities and impacting local businesses, according to multiple news sources. The Administration's "Operation Metro Surge" campaign, which increased the presence of federal immigration officers in the Twin Cities, led to the closure of a Minneapolis cafe and is prompting communities to fight the construction of new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers.
In Minneapolis, Dan Swenson-Klatt, owner of the Butter Bakery Cafe, was forced to close his business after 20 years due to the crackdown. According to Time, Klatt had planned to sell the coffee shop, but the increased immigration enforcement caused his Latino and Somali customers, who made up a significant portion of his business, to disappear, leading to a drop in sales.
Meanwhile, communities across the country are resisting the expansion of ICE detention capacity. President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" allocated $45 billion to ICE for building new detention centers, part of a larger $170 million investment in immigration enforcement, Time reported. ICE has already taken steps to acquire buildings in at least eight states, including properties purchased last month for $102 million in Maryland, $84 million in Pennsylvania, and $70 million in Arizona. However, local communities, government leaders, and even potential sellers are opposing these projects.
These developments come as the Trump Administration continues to prioritize immigration enforcement, leading to increased deportations and stricter border control measures. The impact of these policies is being felt by businesses and communities across the nation, sparking debate and resistance.
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