Latino support for anti-immigrant policies
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Aug 08, 2026
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An opinion piece by historian Eladio Bobadilla, published in the Los Angeles Times and distributed by Tribune Content Agency, argues that Latino support for anti-immigrant and restrictionist policies in the United States is not paradoxical but part of a long history. The article notes that since President Donald Trump's return to power, more than 60 people have died in immigration custody, including two Latino immigrants. It highlights that many immigration enforcement agents are Latino, with Latinos making up a majority of Border Patrol officers and 20-30% of ICE agents. The piece traces historical support for deportation campaigns like Operation Wetback, the United Farm Workers' treatment of undocumented workers, and Latino ambivalence toward Proposition 187. It discusses the rise of 'Latinos for Trump' factions and the expansion of Latino support for Trump in the 2024 election, particularly among Latino men and border regions. The article also mentions prominent Latino figures on the right, including Marco Rubio, Enrique Tarrio, and Nick Fuentes, and notes recent polls suggesting Latinos are swinging away from Trump and the Republicans.
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