Encouraging Update: Coffee shop transforms anti-immigrant comment into a fundraiser for neighbors amid ICE raids | A Sign of Progress

Encouraging Update: Coffee shop transforms anti-immigrant comment into a fundraiser for neighbors amid ICE raids | A Sign of Progress

Why this story matters: While it may not dominate headlines, this story reflects meaningful change in action. Quick summary: This story highlights recent developments related to raids, showing how constructive action can lead to meaningful results. As small businesses, churches, and entire communities speak out against the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement across the country, one coffee shop in Portland, Oregon drew a hard line on social media when it comes to protecting their immigrant neighbors. “If I.C.E. shows up at our door, our baristas know how to properly refuse both entry and service,” Heretic Coffee posted on Instagram on January 12. “If they flash a warrant, we know exactly what to look for on that piece of paper. If they circle our parking lot waiting for customers to leave, we have an exit strategy that we don’t talk about publicly.” “Y’all can sleep in our shop if they don’t leave,” they added. “We usually got burritos left over so dinner is on …