01/22/2026
Hundreds of Somali owned businesses across the United States have announced plans to close on January 23rd as a form of protest against ongoing ICE deportations. Organizers say the shutdown is meant to draw attention to how immigration enforcement affects families, workers, and local economies.
By closing for a full day, business owners aim to demonstrate their economic contribution and highlight the fear and instability deportations create within their communities. The action is intended as a peaceful protest rather than a permanent closure.
