Republicans and Democrats believe they can benefit politically from the ongoing unrest over President Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration policies.
The shooting deaths of protesters by federal immigration enforcement agents in Minnesota have led to weeks of demonstrations across the country and made the issue part of the national discourse. Ahead of the midterm elections, both parties are seeking ways to benefit from the high-profile focus. Democrats see it as way to help win over swing voters uncomfortable with the aggressive push on deportations, while Republicans estimate they can make the case that Trump’s critics favor illegal immigration and porous borders. ...