Supreme Court's Citizenship Ruling: Impact on Hispanic Voters

0:00It's April 2nd. You're listening to El Paso News today, AI-powered local news. Hispanic voters played a big role in Donald Trump's 2024 win, especially in Texas and nationwide, shifting toward Republicans. Now, with midterms deciding Congress control, Trump's tough immigration stance, like pushing to end birthright citizenship, could pull some back too. Democrats. Earlier this week, the Supreme Court heard arguments on whether kids born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents get automatic citizenship. Hundreds rallied outside, hoping the court keeps the longstanding rule intact. Community leaders are speaking out strong. Folks like Eric Herrera, from the League of United Latin American citizens, say it's about supporting Latino families chasing the American dream. Javier Palamara is from the U.S. Hispanic Business Council backs the port in criminals, but draws the line at innocent kids, calling them the future, workforce, and voters. A few research centers that he backs this up, most Hispanic and black adults favor citizenship

1:02for children of undocumented parents. Even among Republicans, Hispanic ones show stronger support than others. As immigration fights heat up, Texas Latinos feel it locally, and leaders urge hitting the ballot box. This Supreme Court call could tip the scales on how Hispanics vote next.