Businesses across the country, including in Oklahoma, will shut their doors Monday as part of a national movement.
The social media-driven campaign "A Day Without Immigrants" calls on immigrants to stay home from work, not take their children to school, and encourages businesses to close and people to refrain from shopping on Monday, Feb. 3.
The planned protest comes amid reported U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids across the country, which has raised fear among immigrant families. The first 'Day Without Immigrants' was held in February 2017, in protest of President Donald Trump's immigration plans during his first term, according to the LA Times.
Many businesses nationwide have reportedly closed in solidarity with the movement from coast to coast, including Washington DC, Minnesota, San Francisco and more.
In Oklahoma City, several restaurants have announced closures in solidarity, including restaurants owned by Good Egg Dining.
"Our industry, our restaurants, and our communities are built on the hard work, passion, and dedication of immigrants. They are the backbone of our kitchens, our service, and our culture. Today, we stand with them," reads a social media post shared by the group's restaurants.
Here's what to know about who is closed in OKC today:
What is 'A Day Without Immigrants'?
In 2017, demonstrators in Washington, D.C. protested and boycott businesses to show the economic impact that the immigrant community generates throughout the country. Some other participating cities included, Atlanta, Dallas, Nashville and more.
What locations are closed for A Day Without Immigrants?
Oklahoma City is seeing a few locally-run businesses close their doors on Monday, Feb. 3. Some of these businesses include:
Barrios
Cafe Kacao
Cheever's Cafe
Iron Star
Kitchen No. 324
Mexican Radio
Red Primesteak
Republic Gastropub
Tucker's Onion Burgers