"Trump's second term began with a significant advantage on immigration, but his administration's actions have led to a negative approval rating on the issue, with only 2 percent of undocumented immigrants deported."
"Moderate Democrats propose a shift to employer-focused immigration enforcement, arguing that punishing employers who hire undocumented workers is a fairer and more humane approach than targeting migrants."
"The E-Verify system exists but is optional; making it mandatory could reduce illegal immigration by eliminating job opportunities for undocumented workers, though it requires agreement on broader immigration issues."
Democrats have a chance to take the lead on immigration by shifting focus from punitive measures against undocumented immigrants to holding employers accountable. Trump's strict immigration policies have led to a negative approval rating, while Biden's approach was also unpopular. A proposed solution is to enforce employer-focused immigration policies, such as making E-Verify mandatory, which could discourage illegal immigration by removing job opportunities. However, this approach requires consensus on broader immigration system issues to be effective.
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