Monica De La Cruz

In South Texas, the GOP’s hard line on immigration is now political kryptonite

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In South Texas, the GOP’s hard line on immigration is now political kryptonite

The backlash against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is putting vulnerable Republicans in a difficult spot, forcing them to change their tone to appease frustrated Hispanic voters — or risk losing key battleground seats. It’s a tricky pivot for Republicans in South Texas, who have spent years taking a tough approach on immigration and flipping … Read more

Trump’s deportation surge has left Texas with a shortage of home builders. Now a Republican wants a whole new visa to fix that

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Trump’s deportation surge has left Texas with a shortage of home builders. Now a Republican wants a whole new visa to fix that

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to grant special visas to construction workers, as the Trump administration’s deportation campaign is reportedly causing labor shortages at construction sites in states like Texas. The Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act, introduced in September, offers temporary, renewable visas to non-citizens for up to nine years to work … Read more