Businesses around the country went dark Monday and protesters took to the streets as part of a “day without immigrants” strike to showcase the importance of their role in the U.S. economy. The campaign,

Several restaurants and stores are closed as part of an initiative to raise awareness of migrants' role in the U.S. workforce.

"A Day Without Immigrants," a nationwide initiative aimed at demonstrating the vital role immigrants play in the U.S. economy and protesting recent anti-immigrant policies. The movement highlights the contributions of immigrant workers and the everyday impact they have on businesses,