Democrats Divided: How to Respond to Trump's Immigration Crackdown? #

WASHINGTON, USASun Jan 26 2025
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When Donald Trump first ran for president in 2016, Democrats fiercely opposed his immigration policies. Flash forward to his second term, and some Democrats are considering working with Trump on certain immigration bills. This shift shows how divided the Democratic Party is on how to handle Trump’s tough immigration stance. A recent bill, called the Laken Riley Act, has some Democrats and Republicans agreeing on detaining migrants accused of serious crimes, like assault or theft. However, other Democrats argue that the party should focus on protecting immigrants who fear deportation. Some Democrats, like Senator Michael Bennet from Colorado, think they need more time to figure out their stance on immigration. They don’t want to be driven by fear, but by their convictions. Meanwhile, Republicans see these votes as proof that their tough stance on immigration is popular and they plan to push for more immigration laws. It shows that while some Democrats might join forces with Republicans, the Democratic Party still has a lot of soul-searching to do on immigration.
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