These Restaurants Will Be Closed Thursday For 'A Day Without Immigrants'

[elleng]

'Many of D.C.'s most revered dining establishments are closing their doors for the "Day Without Immigrants" strike on Thursday, with others offering limited service in support of their staff.

At least 680 undocumented immigrants were arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement nationwide during the first full week of February. In addition to information released by ICE, immigration activists in Northern Virginia told The Washington Post they observed "raids of unusual intensity."

The idea of "Day Without Immigrants" is to show how reliant the U.S. is on immigrant labor, and calls for people not to attend work, open up businesses, shop, eat out, buy gas, attend class, or send children to school.

A march will begin at noon at Mount Pleasant offices of Many Languages One Voice (3166 Mt Pleasant St NW) and head towards the White House. Earlier, starting at 10 a.m., the office is opening its doors to share food, language, and provide information on immigrants' rights.

The strike isn't limited to the District. Philadelphia will see similar strikes.'>>>

http://dcist.com/2017/02/these_restaurants_will_be_closed_th.php

[dhill926]

1. huge K & R for this....