Democrats Bet on Immigration as the Next Electoral Lever

Democrats are shifting to embrace immigration and border-security messaging as a potential midterm lever, arguing Trump’s aggressive agenda has shifted public sentiment and a unified stance—focused on accountability for ICE and measured reform—could win back Latino voters and help swing House and Senate races. The challenge is crafting a cohesive message, avoiding past pitfalls, and aligning it with DHS funding fights and the broader political battlefield ahead.