A Texas Republican lawmaker has released a campaign ad highlighting her role in securing the release of an immigrant from ICE custody, featuring an emotional interview with his wife. The woman describes the U.S. immigration system as "broken" while sharing her family’s experience, framing the issue as a personal struggle. The ad, which first aired recently, ties the lawmaker’s efforts directly to immigration policy, positioning it as a key campaign talking point. The release comes amid ongoing debates over enforcement and detention practices in the immigration system.


Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-Texas) released a campaign advertisement featuring a man she helped get released Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, along with his wife — who described the U.S.'s immigration system as "broken." The ad, which first aired last week, shows an interview with a Weslaco, Texas, woman whose husband — a...