Did Trump’s win force Democrats to change course on illegal immigration?

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Democrats have undergone a sea change with legislation to crack down on illegal immigration in the wake of their 2024 election losses.

The groundswell of support among Democrats, or at least their consideration, for the Laken Riley Act raises questions about whether the party is having a one-off moment or evolving in a way that Democratic strategists and centrists say will help win back defected voters.

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