COLLEGE PARK, Maryland — Many businesses and consumers across the country are reacting to a “Day Without Immigrants,” a protest organized in response to President Donald Trump’s proposed immigration policies.
A number of people in Maryland have taken to Twitter to comment on the movement.
Some of the most vile & prejudice tweets I have seen are popping up with: #DayWithoutImmigrants @theheartmob
— FixSocietyNow (@HelpFixSociety) February 16, 2017
Some are using the hashtag to show support…
The United States was built by immigrants and President Trump can’t take everything away from us. RT if you agree #DayWithoutImmigrants pic.twitter.com/QZLW0xZ888
— Timoteo Alvarado (@tim_is_chillin) February 16, 2017
#daywithoutimmigrants pic.twitter.com/aT6bOThSDn
— Ochoa (@ExitOchoa) February 16, 2017
We should be the hands and feet of Jesus. We should be helping immigrants of all kinds. We are all immigrants. #DayWithoutImmigrants
— Elizabeth Louise (@Barefootyogi91) February 16, 2017
#daywithoutimmigrants who is gonna cut your lawn, clean up behind you, wash your clothes or watch your bratty kids? Think about it.
— Bishop Cosplay (@BishopCosplay) February 16, 2017
…while others are taking the hashtag in a different direction.
It’s National Speak English At Work Day #DayWithoutImmigrants
— Chad ?? (@BurgNGold) February 16, 2017
This #DayWithoutImmigrants you speak of, can we negotiate to make it a year? pic.twitter.com/MwDkAKIRZw
— Chris Menahan (@infolibnews) February 16, 2017
So native Americas will be the only people working ? #DayWithoutImmigrants
— Daryl (@solomonseagle) February 16, 2017
Many people are using their Twitter characters to call attention to the distinction between immigrants and illegal immigrants.
Yes: Immigrants have constitutional rights. So do non-citizens in ?? No: “immigrant” is not the same word as “illegal” #DayWithoutImmigrants pic.twitter.com/ygGvGjlbub
— FixSocietyNow (@HelpFixSociety) February 16, 2017
#DayWithoutImmigrants Oh you mean Day without ILLEGAL criminal gang member immigrant. your welcome i fixed it. they wont be missed. BYE
— Omar King (@Bernietorbustty) February 16, 2017
Illegal immigration is a crime. Did people just suddenly forget that? #DayWithoutImmigrants
— Katie-Lynn (@KtLynnM_13) February 16, 2017
White people: we don’t want all immigrants to go, just the “illegal” ones. #DayWithoutImmigrants
Me: pic.twitter.com/GsEgOfhFIj
— Itsloudinsidemyhead (@itsShirleyBIH) February 16, 2017
#DayWithoutImmigrants illegal is illegal #MAGA pic.twitter.com/J20hd7gkXO
— Chad ?? (@BurgNGold) February 16, 2017
A #DayWithoutImmigrants is NOT the same as #ADayWithoutIllegalImmigrants… right? Right. pic.twitter.com/MgTRhkc8sn
— Dawn Hawkins (@DDH63) February 16, 2017
Regardless of how Twitter feels, many cities and businesses throughout the country are preparing for the “Day Without Immigrants” boycott.
In support of our people & #ADayWithoutImmigrants Thurs 2/16 we will not open @jaleo DC CC MD, @zaytinya or @oyameldc #ImmigrantsFeedAmerica
— José Andrés (@chefjoseandres) February 14, 2017
DC preps for ‘Day Without Immigrants,’ but Hill takes little notice https://t.co/aJYxLpHsY2
— Kelly Christ (@CNNKelly) February 15, 2017
Here Are the D.C. Restaurants Standing in Solidarity with “Day Without Immigrants” Strike https://t.co/2knsAIcDnG #daywithoutimmigrants
— Kai Bates (@kaibates) February 16, 2017