People across the country protested Thursday and it could have an impact on people living in Las Vegas.
The protest has been named A Day Without Immigrants. Fliers about the protest that circulated on social media asked immigrants to stay home and not shop or send their children to school.
Mariana's grocery store near Cheyenne Avenue and Interstate 15 is one of the local businesses that are participating. In fact, all four locations of Mariana's will be participating.
In addition, Sunrise Auto Sales near Nellis Boulevard and Washington Avenue will not be selling any cars Thursday.
The protest is in response to President Trump's immigration policies. He has repeatedly said that he plans to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
The protest aims to show how crucial the immigrant community is to the U.S. economy and society as a whole.
At least 11 million people live in the U.S. without the required documentation.
Mariana's isn't the only local business that has closed for the day.
Several businesses closed today including Mariana's. #daywithoutanimmigrant @KTNV pic.twitter.com/miEKxWIYwV
— Parker Collins (@parkercollinstv) February 16, 2017
Another closure. Thank you for the heads up! https://t.co/dku4o9AitK
— Parker Collins (@parkercollinstv) February 16, 2017
La Bonita closed as well @KTNV pic.twitter.com/R4YRKZsr6T
— Parker Collins (@parkercollinstv) February 16, 2017
@parkercollinstv Cardenas on Lamb and Bonanza is taking part in #ADayWithoutImmigrants pic.twitter.com/F9cAe76Xd7
— T-Rawr (@TuroChurroFoo) February 17, 2017
