Summary
A Texas business owner, Daniel Keene, shared views online about the H-1B visa program, leading to backlash, threats, and financial losses. Keene posted a comment calling for the cancellation of H-1B visas, which are used by U.S. employers to hire foreign workers, and the post went viral. As a result, he faced negative online reviews, lost sales, and issues with his church and gym memberships.
Key Facts
- Daniel Keene owns Boundaries Coffee, a coffee chain in Texas, near Dallas.
- Keene made a viral online post calling for the cancellation of H-1B visas.
- His post included a remark about raising his children in America, not India.
- Following the post, Keene received threats and faced a $20,000 extortion attempt.
- Keene's business lost $8,000 in sales in two weeks.
- The church he attended disputed claims about asking him to leave over his immigration views.
- His gym membership was revoked, citing values of inclusivity and respect.
- Keene's actions sparked significant community and business consequences.
