House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and his leadership team recently met with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to strategize on immigration messaging amidst President Donald Trump's intensified crackdown on immigration policies.
The focus of the meeting was to address Trump's forthcoming immigration policy and to develop a cohesive plan to counteract it, as stated by a Democratic member present at the meeting.
During the discussion, Jeffries emphasized the priorities for the American people, which include securing the border, reforming the broken immigration system, advocating for Dreamers and farm workers, and reducing the high cost of living for everyday Americans.
Providing context to the current situation, Trump initiated a series of significant immigration executive actions at the beginning of the week. These actions involved declaring a national emergency at the US southern border, discontinuing the use of the CBP One border app that facilitated legal entry for migrants, and initiating the process to end birthright citizenship, which is anticipated to lead to a legal battle.
Furthermore, federal immigration authorities have been granted permission to arrest individuals and conduct enforcement operations in locations such as churches and schools, deviating from the longstanding policy of avoiding sensitive areas.
