Following the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration, many food vendors in New York City, primarily undocumented immigrants, have seen their livelihoods threatened. An estimated 96% of the 23,000 food vendors in the city are foreign-born, and the fear of deportation has led to many vendors retreating from the streets to avoid punishment. As a result, food trucks are now concentrated in garages, unable to operate despite growing demand. Advocacy groups are urging City Hall to enact protective laws for vendors to mitigate these challenges.
Since the Trump administration launched its crackdown on illegal immigration in late-January, many garages in the Big Apple have been overwhelmed with idle food trucks.
The owners of food trucks, meanwhile, face the extra expense of having to park their vehicles without being able to make money.
Fear of being detained or deported has driven many away from the streets.
The nonprofit Street Vendor Project has asked City Hall to pass new laws to protect vendors.
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