February 5, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Written by: Hannah Field | Editor-in-Chief<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Content warning: <\/strong>this article discusses violence against immigrants and children<\/p>\n\n\n\n Monday, Feb. 3, saw advocates across the state of Oregon \u2014 as well as the rest of the country \u2014 join together in protest to highlight the hard work of immigrants in America. Businesses closed, civilians marched and noise was made, with many protesters flocking to the streets. The protests saw increased engagement following President Trump\u2019s crackdown on illegal immigrants in America, with many communities across the county witnessing deportation trucks in their neighborhoods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The campaign, \u201cDay Without Immigrants,\u201d largely criticizes Trump\u2019s mass deportation plan, following his attempts to end birthright citizenship and working to end the temporary citizenship granted to many immigrants to work in the United States. Advocates did not attend school nor work, boycotting businesses in an effort to showcase the impact and importance of immigrants. Many businesses closed in solidarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A major highway in Los Angeles, California, was closed down due to a massive march \u2014 igniting further protests in solidarity across America. More than 250 businesses were closed in Los Angeles during \u201cDay Without Immigrants.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n District data recorded general Los Angeles school attendance from 93% on average for the year down to 63% for Monday, Feb. 3 \u2014 hundreds of students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The \u201cDay Without Immigrants\u201d protest first occurred in 2017, following newly-elected President Trump\u2019s insistence on building a wall along the United States\u2019 southern border. Students were encouraged to stay home, while advocates boycotted businesses and did not go to work. Previously, a 2006 strike followed former President George W. Bush\u2019s immigration reform plans, modeled similarly to \u201cDay Without Immigrants.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite Trump\u2019s consistent assurance that only illegal immigrants with criminal backgrounds will face deportation, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed that all illegal immigrants are criminals, considering their mere presence in the country to be against the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Media reports indicate an unknown, but large, number of deportations since Trump was reintegrated into office \u2014 somewhere between hundreds and thousands, children included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many businesses, however, could not close despite heavy hearts and desires to join in on the protests. Disadvantaged business owners and employees risk losing financial stability by closing, tied in with fear of ICE raids, leaving many immigrants scared to leave their homes and workplaces. Additionally, some feared denying their communities necessary resources, such as grocery stores, and decided to stay in operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Portland, Oregon, saw dozens of protesters along Stark Street, showcasing signs, flags and posters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact the author at howleditorinchief@wou.edu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" February 5, 2025 Written by: Hannah Field | Editor-in-Chief Content warning: this article discusses violence against immigrants and children Monday, Feb. 3, saw advocates across the state of Oregon \u2014 as well as the rest of the country \u2014 join together in protest to highlight the hard work of immigrants in America. 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