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After their midterm win and Stephen Miller’s promotion, Democrats gear up for a fight on immigration
Compiled Nov 7
What happened
Democrats won overwhelming victories in the midterm elections this week
The detail
Stephen Miller was elevated Friday to become Trump's chief of staff
The detail
Rep. Robert Garcia will take over the House Oversight Committee
The detail
The last time Congress came close to passing comprehensive immigration reform was in 2013, when it cleared the Senate but died in the House
How it unfolded
2013: Congress last came close to passing comprehensive immigration reform; it passed the Senate but died in the House · Earlier this year: Republicans frontloaded routine funding for ICE and Border Patrol for the next three years · Summer 2025: Republicans approved $150 billion to expand detention capacity, finish the border wall, and hire more deportation officers · Tuesday (this week): Democrats won overwhelming victories in the midterm elections · Shortly after the election: Trump said he was prepared to work with Democrats on certain issues, including immigration · Friday: Trump elevated Stephen Miller to chief of staff
Still unresolved
DHS faced criticism for 'alleged corruption and misuse of funds' — not confirmed