Some Wisconsinites are joining a national Day of Action Friday in support of Minnesota and in protest of a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement crackdown.
Supporters have been calling for “no school, no work, no shopping,” as they urge participants to call out of work or school and to refrain from spending money.
In Wisconsin, some small businesses, like Monona Bakery and Eatery in suburban Madison, have announced they’re closing shop for the day. Others businesses, including the Milwaukee-based Strange Town restaurant, are donating portions of their profits to benefit immigrant rights and community aid groups. And some establishments, like Ruby’s Bagels in Milwaukee, are closing early so that employees have time to attend to protests.
TJ Semanchin, owner of the Viroqua-based Wonderstate Coffee, said he’s among the Wisconsinites who feel a sense of connection to “our neighbors to the west” in Minnesota…