Immigration has surged as a defining issue in the final stretch of the U.S. midterms, with ICE arrests and detentions hitting record highs under the current administration. Reports detail escalating enforcement tactics, including deadly operations and raids targeting even political figures’ homes, alongside firsthand accounts of harsh detention conditions and growing resistance. As voters head to the polls, the Democratic Party’s shifting dynamics and key races could hinge on how candidates address these enforcement policies. A live Q&A session with reporters addressed immigration concerns, economic impacts, and foreign policy influences ahead of Election Day.
With ICE arrests and detentions at their highest levels, immigration remains a key issue for voters less than two weeks before election daySign in or sign up to join the conversationFrom mass raids to quiet crackdown: a timeline of Trump’s strategic ICE pivotIt’s our last US midterms live Q&A before election day on 3 November, and our reporters are answering your immigration questions.Since Donald Trump began his second term, ICE arrests have reached record levels, operations have become deadly, and immigration raids have hit politicians’ homes. Our reporting has documented the experiences of those directly affected by the harsh conditions in detention centers and resistance to ICE agents on the ground.The makeup of the Democratic party, plus key races to watchWho are the groups financially backing the candidates in the midterms?Will the Iran war cost Trump in the US midterm elections? Your questions answeredWill Trump’s economy sink Republicans in the US midterm elections? Our reporters answered your questions Continue reading...
