"Progressive Democrats urged to maintain their stance on immigration amid border funding negotiations"

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, chair of the House Progressive Caucus, criticized fellow Democrats for trying to "out-Republican the Republicans" on immigration during emergency funding talks. Some Democrats expressed concern over the White House's willingness to consider stricter border security measures, while Republicans saw positive signs in the negotiations. Jayapal warned that giving in to Republican demands would only encourage more attacks on immigrants and undermine the immigration system. She called for comprehensive immigration reform and urged Democrats not to try to emulate Republican policies.