HOUSE DEMS PUSH 22,000 BORDER PATROL + NEW VISAS IN CENTRIST IMMIGRATION PLAN

A coalition of 115 House Democrats (the New Democrat Coalition) unveiled a framework proposing comprehensive immigration reforms intended to balance stronger border enforcement with expanded legal pathways. The plan calls for funding to maintain at least 22,000 Border Patrol agents, investments in enforcement technology, and new visa pathways for workers, international graduates and immigrant entrepreneurs. Proponents say the proposals could boost the economy while offering a politically palatable stance to voters frustrated by past immigration messaging. The framework lacks formal backing from party leadership but could serve as a starting point as Democrats try to reclaim credibility on immigration ahead of future elections. Polling shows Republicans are currently viewed as stronger on immigration, but growing public unease with harsh deportation tactics may give Democrats an opening to reshape policy and rhetoric.