Steve Smith, a Trump donor and Nashville bar owner, closed kitchens at three Broadway properties after workers, fearing ICE raids, were sent home. This decision arose during heightened ICE activity and left the bars understaffed amid busy weekend events. The crackdown on undocumented immigrants, which resulted in almost 200 arrests, has drawn criticism from local officials. Ironically, Smith's support for anti-immigration policies has now directly affected his businesses, showcasing the unintended consequences of political stances on immigrant rights and local economies.
"We were already understaffed because of the ICE raids throughout the weekend. Then, around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, our manager came back and told anyone without legal status to go home."
"Sources say staffing shortages persisted through Sunday as employees stayed home, afraid of arrest. Smith now finds his businesses stalled by the very immigration crackdown his politics support."
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