A midterm scorecard on the border and immigration

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Hankinson, S. (2026, November 2). A midterm scorecard on the border and immigration. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/4787895/midterm-scorecard-border-immigration/

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The article discusses the current state of immigration and border policies since President Donald Trump's administration, noting that significant legislative changes have been rare, with the last major reform occurring in 1996. It highlights how recent policy outcomes have largely been determined by executive actions from the White House rather than congressional legislation. The piece compares the situation today to conditions during the previous midterm elections in 2022.

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As of November 2, 2026, codifying President Donald Trump’s immigration and border policies has been challenging even with a narrow Republican majority in both houses of Congress for two years. The Washington Examiner notes that achieving this may now be practically impossible after the midterms. Since significant immigration reform last passed in 1996, recent changes have largely come from executive actions rather than legislative efforts. With the upcoming midterm elections, the focus is on how border and immigration policies compare to those of 2022.

Written for “Midterm Immigration Policy Update” on 2026-11-03, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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Simon Hankinson

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Codification of President Donald Trump’s immigration and border policies wasn’t done in two years, with a narrow Republican majority in both houses.

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2026-11-03 · Washington Examiner

A midterm scorecard on the border and immigration · assertive framing

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Codification of President Donald Trump’s immigration and border policies wasn’t done in two years, with a narrow Republican majority in both houses. asserted

Codification → do → houses

But that’s nothing new: The last major immigration reform law passed in 1996. asserted

that → ’ → 1996

These days, border and immigration results are driven by the White House, not Congress. asserted

results → drive → House

So, how do things look today compared with the last midterm elections in 2022? asserted

things → look → 2022