In Michigan, immigration is on the ballot

Kevin R. Johnson

31 Oct 2026 — 1 min read

Real Clear Politics looks at the heated Senate contest in Michigan between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and his GOP opponent Mike Rogers.

"For a candidate whose family immigrated from Egypt and who has called for abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, immigration cuts both ways. Opposing the Trump administration’s ICE raids and aggressive deportations serves as both a rallying cry for the Democratic base and an opening for Republicans who have fused the issue with attacks on his purported ties to the Muslim Brotherhood."

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Afghans Face Removal to Pakistan and Threat of Secondary Deportation to Afghanistan

Details of thousands of US immigration agents leaked

From the Bookshelves: Handbook on Migration in Small Towns and Rural Areas

DHS Touts 2.2 Million "Enforcement Actions" by USCIS