ICE arrests increase 218% in Pittsburgh area since Trump took office
Apr 7, 2026·Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Data obtained by KDKA Investigates shows ICE arrests in the Pittsburgh area jumped from 448 in the final year of the Biden administration to 1,425 in 2025, a 218% increase. The data reveals that approximately two-thirds of detainees have no criminal record, contradicting the Trump administration's stated focus on targeting immigrants with serious crimes. Immigration advocates express concern about enforcement tactics and their impact on immigrant communities.
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