CHICAGO - Several Chicago area businesses are participating in a nationwide "Day Without Immigrants" protest by closing their doors on Monday.

The protest comes as the new Trump administration conducts promised arrests of undocumented immigrants for deportation, including across the Chicago area .

The goal of the protest is to show the impact of immigrant labor in communities around the country.

While the administration insists it is focusing on people with criminal backgrounds, immigration activists and others argue such arrests stoke fear in local communities .

A day without immigrants

In a statement posted to its Facebook page, Don Churro Inc., in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, explained its decision to close on Monday.

"A business built by immigrants reflects resilience, hard work, passion, dedication and a deep connection to both their cultural roots and the American dream," the statement read. "We stand by our families and individuals who work hard every day for this country and deserve the chance to continue building their lives with dignity."

Another ice cream shop in northwest suburban Franklin Park also explained its decision to close.

"No human being should be treated as they are not worthy or out of place in a world of opportunity," the restaurant said in a Facebook post. "We refuse to stay in silence and to contribute to an economy build on the work of immigrant and Latino families, where they have dismissed our humanity and efforts."

Closed businesses

Here is a list of just some of the businesses that are closed on Monday.