In Pittsburgh, a surge in ICE arrests last year is reshaping the local business landscape for immigrants.
As federal enforcement intensifies year-over-year, entrepreneurs and local experts say the crackdown is slashing sales, reducing staff and discouraging foreign-born residents from starting new businesses.
One local restaurateur has even stopped paying herself a salary. Her restaurant, which sells cuisine from a specific region of South America and primarily serves the Hispanic community, has seen a steady drop in sales since January 2025, she said…