These local businesses are closing Friday to protest ICE raids

Local restaurants, coffee shops, and bars are closing their doors Friday in solidarity with a nationwide protest against the killings of Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and others by federal agents. 

Hundreds of organizations have come together to call for a “national shutdown” on Friday to protest the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids under President Donald Trump, and multiple Arizona businesses are taking part. 

The shutdown, a response to the recent killings of Alex Pretti, Renee Good, Silverio Villegas González, and Keith Porter Jr. by federal agents, calls for people to unite in “no work,” “no school,” and “no shopping.”

“Every day, ICE, Border Patrol and other enforcers of Trump’s racist agenda are going into our communities to kidnap our neighbors and sow fear,” organizers state on the protest’s website. “It is time for us to all stand up together in a nationwide shutdown and say enough is enough!”

Here are some local businesses participating in the shutdown by closing Friday:

• Andria’s Tienda in Phoenix
• Baseline Flowers in Phoenix
• Boycott Bar in Phoenix
• Casa Caracol in Phoenix
• Ceres in Tucson
• Changing Hands Bookstore in Phoenix and Tempe
• The Coronado in Phoenix
• Dahlia Tapas Tequila & Wine in Phoenix
• Desert Drifter Coffee in Tucson
• Jewel’s Bakery and Cafe in Phoenix
• Kneller’s Delicatessen & Appetizing in Tucson
• Lovebite Dumplings in Phoenix
• Malegría Latin Cafe in Phoenix
• Meraki Kava Bar in Phoenix
• Monsoon Chocolate in Tucson
• Nile Coffee Shop and Nile Records in Mesa
• Noiseland Merch in Phoenix
• Palabras Bookstore in Phoenix
• Poor Little Rich Girl Boutique in Phoenix
• Presta Coffee in Tucson
• Spadefoot Nursery in Tucson
• Talega Coffee Roasters in Tucson
• Title 9 Sports Grill in Phoenix
• Tres Leches Café in Phoenix
• Tucson Hop Shop
• Vamp Rodeo Vintage in Phoenix
• Why I Love Where I Live in Gilbert and Tucson
• Xochitl in Phoenix

Fair Trade Cafe in Phoenix is hosting an “ICE in My Latte, Not in Our Communities” event on Thursday. There will be a DJ from 1 to 4 p.m., and a percentage of proceeds from the whole day will go to Puente Human Rights Movement and Borderlands Resource Initiative. 

Alcove in Phoenix is closing for commerce from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will instead offer a community space, sign-making station for protests, and samples of nonalcoholic drinks.

Brick Road Coffee in Tempe and Mesa will be open Friday, but they are limiting credit card network use by asking customers to use cash and not working with delivery apps. They are also donating a portion of sales to Puente Human Rights Movement.

Club Contact is hosting a Voices United benefit on Sunday from 4 to 10 p.m. that includes live music, an art auction, and speeches. All proceeds will be donated to “help families affected by ICE raids.”

Dark Hall Coffee in Phoenix will be open regular hours on Friday, but they are giving a portion of their proceeds to Puente Human Rights Movement. 

Dialog in Phoenix is remaining open but will be “making a contribution to a leading organization doing this work.”

First Place Coffee and Matilda’s All Day Cafe in Phoenix are remaining open but will donate 20% of sales to Puente Human Rights Movement. They are also hosting a sign-making station ahead of the protest happening at the Arizona State Capitol at 1 p.m.

Gracie’s Tax Bar is remaining open but offering free whistles, red cards, and Migra Watch guides. They are also donating a portion of profits towards “an org that’s aiding.”

Grassrootz Bookstore in Phoenix is remaining open but “donating profits to movement organizations working on the front lines to protect our community.”

Jobot Coffee in Phoenix is open but will donate drip coffee sales to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).

King Piegon in Phoenix is remaining open on reduced staff. They are asking customers to pay in cash, and they’re donating a portion of sales to Puente Human Rights Movement. They are also offering free whistles for ICE alerts.

Overdue in Phoenix is remaining open but accepting cash only.

Pip Coffee + Clay is remaining open but donating a portion of sales to Puente Human Rights Movement and Poder in Action.

Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix is remaining open Friday but will donated a portion of profits to the ACLU.

Pueblo in Phoenix is remaining open but asking for customers to pay in cash, and they will donate 20% of sales to Puente Human Rights Movement. They are also offering free water, ice, and shaded seating for people attending the Capitol protest.

Wasted Ink Zine Distro in Phoenix will be open but not operating sales. They are offering free whistle kits, sign-making materials, first aid supplies, zines, and more.

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Local advocacy groups that have endorsed the shutdown include Arizona Native Vote and the Students for Socialism at the University of Arizona. 

Protests are also planned Friday across the nation, including several in Arizona. 

Know of other businesses participating in the shutdown? Email [email protected] to be added to the list.