RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Businesses across Richmond have joined a growing movement to express solidarity with immigrant communities, displaying signs that read, "ICE is not welcome here" or "ICE no es bienvenido aquí" on their storefronts.

"The time to be quiet and to pander to everybody is gone," said Cobra Burger Owner Adam Musselman. "It’s been gone."

Musselman said it's why he decided to put the sign up.

"It’s about being vocal, letting your community know that you are willing, at least in some small way, to speak out, hopefully letting people know that you’re a safe place to come," he said.

The sentiment is shared by many other local business owners, including Clem Martin, who owns CobbleStore Vintage.

"Small businesses in Richmond are a large part of the heart of the city of Richm

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