Home Depot Shares Rise Amid Growing ICE Protests
Home Depot (NYSE:HD) shares gained over 1.5% in Tuesday afternoon trading, shrugging off escalating protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids at its locations. Demonstrations intensified following two arrests during an ICE operation in the parking lot of an Evanston, Illinois store.
"It's just disgusting that our government is abducting law-abiding people off our streets," said protester Elissa Bassler. The activist turnout included comparisons of ICE agents to historical oppressors and demands for undocumented immigrants to remain undisturbed.
The home improvement retailer has become a flashpoint in the immigration debate after multiple ICE operations at its sites resulted in numerous arrests. Market reaction suggests investors remain focused on fundamentals rather than political controversies surrounding the company.
