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LA Fashion District Fights Back After Immigration Raids
2 Feb
Summary
- Immigration raids severely impacted sales and foot traffic in LA Fashion District.
- Businesses are struggling more than during the pandemic, with no government support.
- Community urged to support struggling local businesses in the district.
Immigration raids have plunged the Los Angeles Fashion District into an economic crisis, with business owners reporting drastic drops in sales and foot traffic. These recent operations, coupled with earlier enforcement actions, have created a challenging environment for the predominantly minority-owned businesses.
Federal agents conducted an immigration sweep near Maple Avenue and 11th Street, unsettling shoppers and impacting daily operations. This follows a similar large-scale operation less than a year prior, which significantly disrupted the bustling shopping area.
Business owners describe a devastating impact, with some experiencing up to an 80% drop in business since the previous raids. They note that current struggles exceed those during the pandemic, exacerbated by a lack of government assistance.
