The article discusses the adverse effects of immigration enforcement on Latino-owned businesses following Donald Trump's inauguration. Daysi Garcia, owner of Dana Beauty Salon, experienced a dramatic decline in clients and employee attendance after immigration agents detained an undocumented worker. This crackdown has instilled fear in Latino communities, leading many to avoid public spaces and services. With business owners struggling more than during the Covid pandemic, the article highlights the broader implications of these policies on essential services in majority-Latino neighborhoods.
Garcia, like many Latino business owners, has witnessed a dramatic decline in clientele since the immigration crackdown, noting that it's worse than the situation during Covid.
The anti-immigration policies have created an atmosphere of fear among Latino communities, leading to an exodus of clients from businesses that are often lifelines in their neighborhoods.
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