Immigrant-Heavy Industry: Sanctuary Status and Immigration Status

immigrant-heavy industry: First inspired by churches, the label is something cities and other public entities have sought to offer local protections to immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, whether it's barring police from asking citizens about immigration status or refusing to co-operate with federal agents, according to Brandon Sun. Roughly 80 restaurants are participating, in locations including New York, Minneapolis, Detroit, Boston, Oakland, California, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. From down-home delis to upscale bistros, dozens of restaurants nationwide are seeking sanctuary status, a designation owners hope will help protect employees in an immigrant-heavy industry and tone down fiery rhetoric sparked by the presidential campaign. Related Items Articles Chicago mayor welcomes help, warns against deploying troops The restaurants agree to anti-discrimination policies, put up signs on windows that pronounce their sanctuary status and receive know-your-rights training, such as webinars on how to ask federal immigration agents for proper paperwork if there's an attempted raid. At Detroit's Russell Street Deli, customers walking in the front door of the racially diverse restaurant see a sign that reads SANCTUARY RESTAURANT, a place at the table for everyone. Some will also offer a text line for customers or employees to report any incidents of harassment. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.