Protests and Business Strikes in Florida Against New Immigration Law

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Businesses across the Bay Area in Florida are set to temporarily close on Thursday in protest of the state's new immigration law, which includes stricter requirements for businesses to check the immigration status of workers and collecting data on hospital patients' legal status. The protests, labor strikes, and business closures are part of a nationwide effort called 'A Day Without Immigrants.' The movement has been spreading on social media and goes far beyond just restaurants, with landscaping companies and other businesses also participating.
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