The protests come as crackdowns on undocumented immigrants by federal agencies have ramped up in the past couple of weeks.

Hispanic and Latino businesses across the U.S. closed to highlight immigrants' vital role in the economy and protest anti-immigrant policies.

Many Hispanic and Latino businesses closed across the country Monday for what's being called "A Day Without Immigrants." That includes dozens here in central Indiana. The nationwide protest is meant to shine a light on the key role immigrants play in the American economy.