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Politics: Tuesday’s Elections
Immigration: More Changes
Poll: Dems Seen As Weak
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Tuesday’s Elections: Glimpse Into America’s Future?
This Tuesday, voters in several key states will head to the polls in elections that carry weight far beyond local and state offices. While not a presidential or midterm year, these off-year contests are a crucial indicator of the nation’s political mood.
The results will offer a telling snapshot of voter priorities and could set the stage for the high-stakes 2026 midterm battles. From gubernatorial races to state legislature control, what happens on Tuesday will have ripple effects for both Democrats and Republicans.
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ICE Crackdown Chills Latino Entrepreneurship
A new Forbes analysis warns that the resurgence of large-scale ICE operations under Trump’s renewed immigration agenda is dealing a major blow to Latino entrepreneurship across the U.S.
According to the report, has fallen sharply since immigration raids intensified earlier this year. Economists and community advocates say fear of detainment and deportation is discouraging would-be entrepreneurs from applying for business licenses, taking out loans, or expanding operations.
Trump To Overhaul Border Enforcement With New Leadership
Donald Trump plans to shift leadership of immigration enforcement operations by installing Border Patrol officials in roles that oversee more aggressive migrant crackdowns. Under the plan, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents will replace some regional ICE leaders, with the goal of carrying out more forceful tactics.
The change reflects a move away from ICE’s more targeted, criminal‐record-focused approach, toward broader enforcement that includes operations in cities with large immigrant populations.
WATCH: Mexican Outlaw History and Indigenous Chicanos
The Daily Chela sat down with author and academic Charley Trujillo to discuss the origins of the word “Chicano,” and Mexican outlaw history. Topics include Tiburcio Vásquez, Joaquin Murrieta, indigenous history, and Mexican history.
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Poll: Working-Class Voters Slam Dems as Out-Of-Touch and “Weak”
New research shows that many working-class voters view the Democratic Party as overly focused on “woke” social issues and lacking strength or resolve. They believe Democrats are disconnected from their economic concerns, things like affordability, jobs, and housing, and instead prioritize identity and culture-war topics.
Because of that, the party gets branded as elitist or out-of-touch. This perception has hurt Democrats with a demographic that once formed a core base. The findings suggest the party needs to recalibrate its messaging and policy priorities.
Oregon Suffers Largest Immigration Raid To Date
In Woodburn, Oregon, ICE agents detained dozens of people Thursday in what community groups are calling the largest immigration raid in the region under the new Trump-era enforcement surge.
Local farmworker groups sounded alarms about the chilling effect on families and schools, noting spikes in calls to legal hotlines, fear among students, and pressure on immigrant-advocacy networks. Community leaders called the operation “racist, arbitrary & violent.”
WATCH: The Chicanos Of Vietnam
In this powerful documentary, Vietnam veteran Charley Trujillo reflects on the Vietnam War and its profound impact on Chicano communities across the United States.
Through personal stories and historical insight, the film sheds light on a pivotal chapter in both American and Chicano history. Originally featured on PBS, this compelling documentary is now available exclusively for subscribers to stream at The Daily Chela.
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