Our top story: Compared to 2022, there’s less bullishness now about a coming wave, but the Republican Party still sees the region as part of the party’s future and is continuing its outreach there. In response, #Democrats, along the same lines as Vice President Kamala Harris, are now appealing to the moderate and undecided. texasobserver.org/rio-grande-v…

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In the Rio Grande Valley, a Humbled GOP Battles with Democrats for the Center

Trumpian Republicans run left on abortion, border Dems sound more like national politicians, and both ignore crucial grassroots issues.

^{Gaige Davila (The Texas Observer)}

Iconic Texas Sheriff Arvin West was a leading voice against migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. But West says his perspective is aligned with what he sees as the reality of the border. texasobserver.org/a-lawmans-ch…

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A Lawman’s Change of Heart?

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2024 #Election: What the Data Reveals About U.S. #Immigration

Politicians are not giving us the full picture on immigration and what new arrivals have meant for U.S. communities. Our reporting and analysis of #government data explains the real challenges as opposed to the ones being made up to scare you.

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The New Effects of Immigration

Recent years have seen a big increase in migrants crossing the U.S. border. But that’s not the most significant change. It’s that many are coming from new countries and with more legal ways to be here.

^ProPublica