Trump’s immigration enforcement tactics are backfiring on Republicans

The Hill
by Howard Husock, opinion contributor  
February 17, 2026
Trump’s immigration enforcement tactics are backfiring on Republicans
A real break from Trump’s policies will only come with serious consideration and endorsement of proposals that deal with the estimated 13 million undocumented immigrants already in the U.S.
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/17/2026