Democrats press for immigration deal after midterm backlashDemocrats must deliver protections after voters reject Trump’s crackdownDemocrats seize midterm win to push broad immigration changes
On November 11, congressional Democrats urged action in Washington on immigration reform, pointing to two bipartisan bills as starting points. Their push follows voters’ rejection of the Trump administration’s enforcement approach and comes as Democrats prepare to control both chambers next year.On November 11, Democrats urged Congress to advance immigration reform in Washington, citing bipartisan bills and calling for lasting protections. They say voters’ rejection of Trump’s enforcement tactics gives the incoming Democratic majority a mandate to act boldly.On November 11, Democrats called for immigration legislation in Washington, promoting bills that offer protections to undocumented immigrants as they prepare to control Congress. Their proposals come after Trump’s enforcement policies became a political liability in the midterms.