Businesses around the country went dark Monday and protesters took to the streets as part of a “day without immigrants” strike to showcase the importance of their role in the U.S. economy. The campaign,

Families — most of them not immigrants — pulled some 450 children from day care and preschool, about 70% of those enrolled in Minnesota alone, where most of the organization’s centers are, Denzer said. Several staffers who had been on the fence decided to take the day after the show of support.

A movement aimed at demonstrating how vital immigrants are to the U.S. economy is planned for Monday in Minnesota and across the country.

At least one business in Aurora will close on Monday to participate in "A Day Without Immigrants." It's a nationwide effort to raise awareness about how much immigrants do for the United States.

The protest called A Day Without Immigrants has businesses across the United States temporarily closing their doors to demonstrate their fight against President Donald Trump and his immigration polici

( The Hill) — Restaurants in multiple cities are closing for one day to mark a “day without immigrants.”

A number of DC restaurants will close today, February 3 for a “Day Without Immigrants,” a protest of Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown that aims to show the enormous impact immigrants have on the hospitality industry.