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Why so many Latinos in the U.S. are anti-immigrant
['Guest Contributor']
News from California, across the nation and world - Los Angeles Times
For decades, Latinos have joined the Border Patrol (and since it was established in 2003, ICE) in significant numbers.
Latinos now make up a majority of Border Patrol officers and constitute about 20 to 30% of ICE agents.
And when he ran for reelection in 2024, he did not merely retain significant Latino support; he expanded it.
His gains were especially notable among Latino men and in heavily Latino border regions.
The lesson is that we should stop treating Latino support for restrictionist politics as a paradox.