Some Hispanic-owned businesses closing on Monday in protest of national immigration crackdown

Some Hispanic-owned businesses in the Pittsburgh area plan to close up shop for one day only on Monday. It comes as crackdowns on undocumented immigrants by federal agencies have ramped up in the past couple of weeks. KDKA-TV’s Chilekasi Adele shares the story.

[@jessicamoore6801]

Protest against justice? Close forever

[@hcwcars1]

Please learn the difference between legal and illegal.

[@DyslexicBatnam99]

They know.

[@Idontreadcomments]

How about 34 felonies and technocrats and technocracy

[@jacquelynn2051]

​@@Idontreadcommentsyes, but he is a documented AMERICAN criminal😂

[@sheilabarker433]

That's okay. That will just let us know which ones we will support and which ones we won't.

[@yootoobvyooer]

They are making it so easy to identify which businesses to avoid.

[@udonne2nobru]

I'm pretty sure it's other hispanics that are customers there

[@sunflowermahea225]

Dont hurt my feelings, take a extra day

[@BK_718]

Nice try diddy

[@johncortazzo4942]

Very smart lose money shutting down your business 🎉

[@Outrunninaround.]

Yup, eat down the street.

[@Valhalla_Heathen]

Haha you absolutely nailed it!

[@nunyabidness7547]

they are scared 2/3 of their work force will be deported..essentially closing their business anyway.

[@Ephi691]

They did that last year, No body noticed or Cared.

[@vanpho7741]

They thought they already took over America and we can’t live without them. I would say we are much better off without them.

[@RuddBoyNC3996]

Close for ever please.

[@beverlyshaw7434]

Go ahead and close. Its money out of their pockets, not mine. If you are illegally here, expect deportation.

[@alondrasarmiento5270]

A "No Hispanic Day," essentially a day where Hispanic people would not participate in work, school, or shopping, would likely have significant economic impacts due to the large number of Hispanic workers across various industries, potentially leading to widespread business disruptions, labor shortages, and a visible demonstration of the vital role Hispanic communities play in the economy; however, it's important to note that such a day would be highly controversial and could be seen as a form of protest against anti-immigrant sentiment or discriminatory policies

[@RedArrow808]

They are the worst offenders of employing illegal labor and exploiting their own.

[@BK_718]

Nice try diddy

[@rosyv51210]

The problem is the way y'all entered the country! No one is questioning your work ethics. You're here illegally PERIOD. It's not like America would crumble without meat markets, flea markets, taco stands and let's be perfectly clear you're NOT entitled to anything from a country that's not your country!.

[@alondrasarmiento5270]

Y’all need us honey, stop biting the hand that feeds y’all. More than 70% of immigrants pick America’s food not to mention some have fake documents

[@rosyv51210]

@alondrasarmiento5270 you clearly don't understand the issue, the issue is the fact that they're here illegally my father paid thousands of dollars waited 10yrs IN mexico BEFORE entering here legally. " Biting the hand that feed you" is hilarious I live off of my land no one "feeds" me.

[@yum---..892]

no offense but whats your goal after this?

[@rosyv51210]

@@yum---..892 non taken, honestly after reading so much garbage on other videos and hearing other talk about this topic I don't necessarily think there's a point in arguing with anyone over this facts are facts and there's no end goal I have the right to express myself like any other person on a topic that I'm so passionate about.

[@yum---..892]

@@rosyv51210 ok, no argument here, just asking

[@InterestingTimes4All]

Let them close!

[@vanpho7741]

Americans don’t use their business anyway

[@scentualobsessions]

You have nothing to worry about if you came through the legal way, but if you broke into the country, then you should be worried and you should be deported

[@InterestingTimes4All]

Close permanently for all we care! There are other restaurants. Besides cheap, greasy food with toxic oils is leaving most people's dietary habits.. They're here to better their quality of life, not ours. They could have said in their respective countries. Please enough nonsense.

[@Bailey-cx7zz]

Can someone make a list of all the business that closed in protest. We want to document this.

[@aquariusdreaming]

Who is documenting and why? Who is "we" - curious!

[@rogerleonard5351]

Take notice of these closed businesses and permanently boycott them.

[@juansolo9583]

As a real Latino who came here legally, I’m tired of these chicanos pretending they know the struggle.

[@TheStoic728]

Closing your restaurant won’t change anything. If you’re not illegally here what do you have to worry about?

[@nikikhiaroscuro1053]

Don’t patronize said businesses- who don’t respect our laws!

[@Carsus33]

They are worried they will lose their kitchen stuffs .

[@hazeylavonne6601]

My mother always said 1 person dont stop the show

[@jdru9405]

Legal businesses for sure! Illegal ones should shut down

[@ginolorenzo9851]

WE THE PEOPLE VOTED FOR THIS 💪 🇺🇸

[@billyhargrove1405]

The racist did. Not people with common sense

[@yum---..892]

whos we?

[@vanpho7741]

@ billy. You are just like a parrot that keeps regurgitating the Democrats’ talking points. Everything racist . The more you say racist, the more it makes you sound dumb. I’m glad there are more people like us, and less like you. The majority voted for Trump. Your guys lost. Get over it. You and people like you and common sense don’t belong in the same sentence.

[@billyhargrove1405]

@@vanpho7741 calm down, racist.

[@billyhargrove1405]

@@vanpho7741 calm down, mayo jar

[@wmonger]

I have no empathy for criminals or those that support criminals.

[@keith1854]

While they’re at it head on back to Mexico pal

[@Pawnfaz409]

We love legal mexican food!

[@13984980]

Lol Trumpies justifying legal and illegal through foods now

[@dagreazy3815]

Naw the illeagal mexicans made the best tacos they were caliente with hot sauce holmes😭

[@Ovalau6214]

Love it!!! Can’t they keep up with their strike for a year???! Love the fact there’s no traffic, no road rage, no crazy drivers, no long lines at the stores or gas stations. Reminds me of the America I grew up in! Quiet and peaceful. No craziness! I want to encourage all the protesters to continue with their stike for a lot longer please 😊🥰🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Outrunninaround.]

Can I go to Mexico for free and legal? No..

[@H.O.P.E.fromabove]

It's a Monday slowest day. Plenty of legal business will be open. If you came illegally then it's time to go.

[@miltonproductions3050]

That's not helping them at all why just for a day. When you protest seriously its going to be until you get some change. Closing for a day is not hurting nothing...

[@jakemealer9545]

Eh. I like asian food better anyway.

[@ronkestle8284]

Much better.

[@jdru9405]

I agee

[@Valhalla_Heathen]

Particularly Japanese and Korean cuisine! ❤

[@tj130196]

The only difference thatll make is a days lost income on their books

[@williampalmer1995]

Come in Thur ports of entry. Don't steal 5000 cash a month and 7500 in food stamps from hard working Americans. Follow the rules and become a citizen.

[@evegames3146]

Some of my customers asked if we are closing they horrible ppl demanding we close or else well f that if they burn it down im gonna rebuild no one taken my freedom 🇺🇸

[@citizen_morgan7444]

✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻✊️

[@josephmacias9678]

Why are they worried? If you aren’t legal and not committing crimes then you’re good!

[@alondrasarmiento5270]

Bc they are jailing and questioning citizens, racially profiling them.

[@mikepetershield3747]

Great now I can go buy tacos from a naturalized citizen, green card holder, or someone who is not here illegally.

[@billyhargrove1405]

So basically you’re racist

[@billyhargrove1405]

That’s some typical yt people thing. Hate other cultures but then wanna eat that culture’s food

[@billysnipesmarketing9565]

That's real Smart...with the whole loss of revenue thing, and all.

[@Valhalla_Heathen]

Exactly!

[@dreaaz5207]

So these businesses probably have a legal working for them... A good way to spot out next ice raid...

[@marciamarsh9196]

With rapid, racing inflation, many small mom and pop businesses in Pittsburgh will be forced to close their doors permanently. It's so sad, due to a pitiful President!

[@BarryFoster-wc1ut]

Oh, my! Oh where will I ever get my refried beans? Guess I’ll just get a burger and fries next door.

[@marianolopez2129]

The macaroni and cheese is cheaper 😂😂

[@nunyabidness7547]

the walmarts in most of these dem illegal strong holds have a ocean of mexican food items..just go there and make your own tacos

[@joshuamason4432]

I don't. Feel bad for that guy's business. If you come in this country illegally, then you're gonna be removed.

[@ericavanhorn5139]

I have so much love and respect for the hard working Mexican people who have come to this country to work. Many of those who would like to be American citizens if the process was not so expensive and lengthy. God bless you for supporting and honoring those people. Many of us white Americans who are not racist support folks who are just wanting to better thier lives and thier families by the American dream, which is inclusive and not exclusive. My family ancestry were Irish immigrants. Poor and decrimiated on, but those are the kind of people that built america.

[@sith29]

As mexican Americans, my parents have papers , i understand many are still waiting. But problem isnt immigrats in a whole its the Venezuelas that usa invited

[@VVVV-ug1pz]

Trust me , closing ur 1 or 2 stores is doing nothing. Close

[@alondrasarmiento5270]

A "No Hispanic Day," essentially a day where Hispanic people would not participate in work, school, or shopping, would likely have significant economic impacts due to the large number of Hispanic workers across various industries, potentially leading to widespread business disruptions, labor shortages, and a visible demonstration of the vital role Hispanic communities play in the economy; however, it's important to note that such a day would be highly controversial and could be seen as a form of protest against anti-immigrant sentiment or discriminatory policies.

[@Zeus2024-pn2ht]

No need to close. I will NEVER visit your restaurants again.

[@sandrasteady5374]

How illegal immigrants are good for this country. She needs to be more educated because if you're legal that's fine. If you're not legal it's not fine. So don't tell me that people don't understand. You don't understand

[@dzee1195]

As a LEGAL Hispanic in the area this is just plain dumb they’re not after y’all if your citizens, only if your illegal!!!

[@angel2641]

They’re supporting their people. Who may not be legal but are hardworking people. It’s the gift of fraternity and solidarity. Something you don’t know about clearly.

[@angel2641]

@dzee1195 also it’s “you’re” 😉

[@michaelcurtis7477]

Only costing themselves money, nothing will be changed from it. Just become legal and being here for years on end it's not excuse in fact it's worse because you had time to do it.

[@sylvianguyen5197]

NO BUY 2025! 🙏🙏🙏please everyone

[@tylerthongkum]

What isn’t okay is to cut in line to come here because there are many that are applying legally wanting to be here

[@juansolo9583]

Ok I’ll join the protest and won’t buy or shop at Latin owned shops anymore. Thank you for the info. This is a great idea from CBS news! love it.

[@Ephi691]

We can't turn America into South America day of protest. lol

[@npaujbais]

Trying going to Mexico and oustaying your visa. We're not against immigration, you just just have to do it legally.

[@rashodlewis2918]

🥶 ICE 🥶

[@JohnDoe-hn8qd]

That's cold, like a knee to the neck cold

[@Enigma-777-77]

And we don’t care 😅🤷🏻‍♂️. Did they didn’t go to school to know that even Mexico doesn’t support illegal migration.

[@angieayala7307]

If they keep acting like this all their business are going to close

[@jackieward3032]

Going out of business. Learn the difference. They are illegal.

[@Robloxtunz]

What point you trying to prove? That your tacos will cost 3x to sell

[@shanemcguigan5170]

Nobody hates hard working Mexicans just get actual documents that prove you are an American citizen

[@djjaggs12]

Detaining Illegal criminals!

[@Valhalla_Heathen]

I’m Latino myself and either way I prefer Japanese food so I’m now worried at all!

[@matthewrobert2888]

Hope they stay closed for Good they won't be getting any of my business

[@sandrasteady5374]

The more I listen to this interview with these girls all you don't know how people can be so cruel. What's cruel is you bringing your kids through all this terrain and dangerous trip here getting right killed and we're cruel. Think about that. Girly

[@Nowaaay-2]

Amazing people can’t distinguish between Legal and Illegal, We are actually a country with Laws 😮

[@lulu-qw8xy]

Oh, they can - they want to fight it!

[@chand101099]

As long as taco bell is open I think everyone will be fine...in fact stay closed forever.

[@dave23024]

They close on Mondays anyway. Hello? This isn't news.

[@TRACY-di1ne]

All the food stamps and free care. Trump end it.

[@LivingWithGout]

It they’re brave they should shut down forever

[@RumbleCo]

OR, as LEGAL immigrants/citizens are calling it - PIZZA DAY !!! 🍕 🇺🇸

[@edysmith9758]

Don't close there are so many other foods people can eat. But I understand the support.

[@JustinKim-z2z]

There is a law if you,block freeway.

[@Mountain_life_on_set]

This is great news make if feel American again

[@comikaze8]

I promise all y'all can leave..we will figure out the oranges..cleaning..and construction in a short time.

[@RedArrow808]

Who gives a f? We can go to the grocery store and get everything way cheaper!

[@briancurtis4042]

A couple more months, you'll be closed down for good

[@matthewlong414]

Some of these people are not criminals 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Xfrosty91]

Close down forever and go home please

[@RokushoHasashi]

I stand with them ✊🏽

[@beanutbutterbaus]

How about help your hermanos and hermanas with the legal and financial process of this is so important to you

[@markroberts9577]

They are criminals! Come on KDKA do better

[@Vilominelova]

So are the January 6 rioters but here we are.

[@markroberts9577]

@Vilominelova your comments are shallow and ignorant. Everybody knows antifa was there and they were the ones that were causing the violence

[@kenearnest3921]

Legal immigrant you are OK. Illegal bye bye COMPRENDE !???

[@Marvin-ut4xs]

They taking the tacos away ? Trump this has gone to far

[@scottmerrick4086]

No more funding boycott

[@djjaggs12]

This seems to be really smart lol lose money to make no point! Just as smart as fly a Mexican flag in the country you want to respect you!

[@Helen4Q]

I dont eat thry food. Beans and avocado and cheese dont do good for me. So enjoy your days off

[@Idontreadcomments]

They make great food My old neighborhood i wish everyone well there. Be kind

[@honeymoontravelshop1674]

So petty

[@georgedorame909]

Ok so Tuesday I’ll be prank calling them 😂

[@stevieel8029]

Can you be closed for another day???

[@MikeG82]

hasta la vista babies

[@hellobnice]

Yinz better carry your papers they will get you too

[@auroraborealis1663]

US Citizens are not being deported. If immigrants are not here legally, they need to pack those fancy backpacks and Nikes back on and get out!

[@michaelcurtis7477]

Empty store empty pockets

[@davidthaot]

close down only for 1 day?? 😂 smh

[@ScrappyScavenger]

Nobody wants your corn oil slop anymore. Who cares

[@davidwhite2411]

Who cares

[@JohnDoe-hn8qd]

You did stupid, enough to respond.

[@yum---..892]

apperently you did

[@matthewlong414]

Oh no now what we going to do?😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😅

[@TheLocs1er]

I guess imma have to go for white bread tuna sandwich, hotdogs, and what ever one white food is available 🤦🏻‍♂️ gonna starve this Monday no actual cultural food

[@Carsus33]

Or you can make tacos at home, very easy to make after all..

[@jackmcminn6670]

HAVE YOU LEFT YET🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@robbieroberts2372]

Close for good we don’t need your taco

[@TheWorldisSoDivided]

How many do you need?

[@fahrgast237]

So long as they're open on taco Tuesday. 🌮