GARFIELD RIDGE — Archer Avenue was bustling with foot traffic Saturday as residents from across the city flocked to A Cup of Joe Coffeehouse to support the Mexican-American owned business facing backlash for its criticism of immigration enforcement.
A line of customers formed down the block Saturday as they waited to patronize A Cup of Joe, 6806 W. Archer Ave., which has been the subject of harassment and threats after an employee posted a message critical of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to the business’ social media.
Instead of give in to the threats, A Cup of Joe supported its employee and doubled down on its criticism of ICE. It held a rally Saturday and donated half of its proceeds to the Street Vendors Association of Chicago, which supports immigrant vendors who may not be working to avoid immigration agents…