Some members of the Twin Cities’ immigrant community say Operation Metro Surge is not only striking fear in the Latino and Somali communities, but it’s also harming their small businesses.
At Plaza Mexico on Lake Street, the tables are empty and certain stalls are closed. There are businesses with the lights off because employees were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in just the past few weeks.
“Why do they hate us so much?” Gladys Ramos asked through tears…