Across the Kansas City metro area, Hispanic owned businesses closed their doors on Monday to stand with the nationwide protest known as 'A Day Without Immigrants'.

Mexican restaurants across the Kansas City metro temporarily closed their doors Monday as part of a nationwide movement protesting the numerous immigration-related executive orders recently issued by President Donald Trump.

Protesters in downtown Kansas City emphasized the importance of coming together to oppose President Donald Trump's policies, which they fear will disproportionately affect vulnerable communities.