"Gerry said dozens of bad reviews flooded the restaurant last week after lists circulated online of area businesses that had hung "No ICE" posters following the federal government's announcement that it would increase immigration enforcement in the state. For Gerry and his co-owners at The Highroller Lobster Co., it was one more challenge of running a small business."
""The posters are up, and they're not coming down," Gerry said. Business Insider spoke with a half-dozen local business owners, including Gerry, about their decision to take a stance on immigration agents' presence in Portland, including whether to post signs."
"Gerry said that some owners he's been speaking with favor taking part in the stoppage, and others are calling for businesses to remain open to divert profits to groups helping immigrants. Already this week, Gerry said, he's flip-flopped over whether to keep the restaurant open on Friday. His current thought: Close for the day and donate weekend proceeds to charities helping those affected by the immigration sweep."
A Portland lobster-roll shop displayed a "No ICE" sign and then received dozens of negative reviews after online lists highlighted area businesses with similar posters. Small-business owners in the city are weighing whether to join a proposed one-day stoppage or remain open and donate profits to immigrant-support groups. One owner has considered closing for a day and donating weekend proceeds to charities assisting those affected by immigration enforcement. Many small businesses nationwide are making similar decisions as immigration officials become more visible and enforcement actions increase.
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