The closure of Broadacres Market has highlighted the impact of heightened immigration enforcement on local businesses, particularly those catering to Latino communities in North Las Vegas. These businesses have reported a significant decline in customer traffic as fear of immigration raids keeps undocumented individuals from engaging in public activities. This fear has led to an economic downturn for family-owned establishments like Tutis Party Supply, Capelli Beauty Salon, and Tarasco Flor De Michoacan, which have seen sales plummet and are struggling to stay afloat.
The situation worsened after a raid on a similar market in California, despite no confirmed raids on Broadacres by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The anxiety has been exacerbated by reports of increased ICE activity, although official data on arrests and operations remain sparse. Businesses have been affected not only by the fear of raids but also by the broader implications of immigration policy changes under the current administration…