"Across the Twin Cities, federal immigration enforcement operations have turned businesses into sites of confrontation - with agents in store parking lots rounding up day laborers, armed raids on restaurants and work authorization inspections conducted in tactical gear. Some retailers report revenue drops of 50% to 80% as customers stay home out of fear. Along Lake Street and in East St. Paul, areas within the Twin Cities, an estimated 80% of businesses have closed their doors at some point since the operations began."
"The letter called for "peace," "focused cooperation" among local, state and federal officials, and a "swift and durable solution" so that families, workers and businesses could return to normal. What it didn't do was name Pretti, mention federal immigration enforcement or criticize any specific policy or official."
U.S. Border Patrol operations in the Twin Cities have included detentions at retail stores, parking-lot roundups of day laborers, armed restaurant raids, and tactical work-authorization inspections. Retailers report revenue declines of 50% to 80% as customers stay away; an estimated 80% of businesses along Lake Street and in East St. Paul have temporarily closed. The killings of U.S. citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti prompted widespread protests and a one-day business blackout. More than 60 CEOs signed a public letter calling for peace, cooperation among officials, and a swift, durable solution while avoiding mention of Pretti or federal immigration enforcement. The letter reflects a shift in corporate political engagement and heightened political risks for progressive stances.
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