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Security, Stability, and a Smarter Immigration Debate

Release Date: 2025-04-17
Media: The Ripon Forum
Summary: In recent U.S. elections, immigration emerged as a top concern, especially under the Biden administration, where it became closely tied to economic security, public safety, and trust in government. Voters across the country — including many Hispanic voters in Texas — now demand an immigration system that is both fair and tougher on enforcement.

Polling shows a dual sentiment: Americans, particularly working-class Latino voters, support stronger border security and increased deportations, while also favoring legal status or citizenship for long-term undocumented immigrants. In Texas, Hispanic voters are shifting toward the Republican Party, largely due to concerns over inflation, crime, and perceived border mismanagement.

Trump capitalized on this by focusing on economic and public safety messaging, flipping historically Democratic counties in South Texas. Pew Research data confirms rising national support for stricter immigration enforcement, though not for extreme measures like cutting sanctuary city funding or banning asylum.

To win in upcoming elections, Republicans are advised to:

Lead with security, while offering practical solutions like legal pathways for contributing undocumented immigrants.

Avoid extremist policies, focusing on justice rather than punishment.

Frame immigration in economic terms, linking border control to wages, housing, and services.

Invest in Latino community outreach, maintaining trust and visibility.

Overall, the U.S. is at a turning point in immigration policy, with a unique opportunity for Republicans to build a durable coalition with Latino voters — as long as they align enforcement with fairness and economic priorities.
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