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Suya Joint owner Cecelia Lizotte has served up Nigerian dishes at her Roxbury restaurant for 10 years. But early this summer her brother and operational manager, Paul Dama was detained by ICE. Typically, he helps run the restaurant, but his absence has upended Lizotte's business. It's an example of how Trump's immigration actions can take a toll on restaurants.