In South Texas, the GOP immigration hard line is now political kryptonite

February 15, 2026 at 07:00AM

In South Texas, the GOP immigration hard line is now political kryptonite

In South Texas, Republicans face a shifting dynamic as a hard-line immigration stance loses momentum among Latino voters. GOP strategists had pinned hopes on solidifying support from Latino communities, but the onset of an aggressive deportation campaign associated with Trump has complicated those efforts, potentially undercutting the party’s appeal in key border regions.