A survey of Hispanic voters in the United States published by a Latino coalition shows their rejection of the deportation policy of Donald Trump’s government and calls for support measures in Congress for immigrants without legal status who have been in the United States for a long time.
According to the results of the survey, carried out this month in the key states of Arizona, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas, 63% of those surveyed indicated that the treatment of immigrants is one of their priority issues facing the 2026 midterm elections.
Hispanics from both parties agreed, with more than 70% support, that both Republicans and Democrats in Congress must strengthen border security and give work permits to immigrants who have been established in the country for a long time and whose background they can verify.
59% felt the same about creating a path to legal status for immigrants who have American relatives.
64% of Latino Republicans, 68% of independents and 85% of Democrats indicated that they will vote for candidates who prioritize legal status and work permits over mass deportations, the results further show.
The coalition, which includes the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund, noted that “a surprising” 75% also indicated they are more likely to support a candidate who supports work permits for undocumented tax-paying workers.
The group, with more than 200 organization leaders, signed a statement titled “The Time is Now” demanding protections for Latino immigrants.
They remember that last July, two immigrant parents were murdered by ICE agents in Houston (Texas) and Biddeford (Maine), one week apart: Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who had no criminal record and had been in the country for decades, and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, who had a work permit.
«DACA recipients are losing their status due to unprecedented delays in renewals; Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries are losing their status; “Dreamers” and other immigrants are vulnerable to harsh law enforcement and deportation,” the letter states.
He also points out that the numbers speak for themselves and the American public overwhelmingly supports solutions for that community.
«The Hispanic vote is earned with respect. Respecting our community means fighting for those long-awaited protections for long-time immigrants. “We need immediate action from both this administration and Congressional leaders,” they stated.
