Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL), who is currently in a tight recount battle, is doubling down on her push for immigration reform even as most Republican supporters of her DIGNIDAD Act were defeated in last week’s midterms.
Salazar praised former President Donald Trump after he floated the possibility of working with Democrats on an amnesty deal for certain undocumented immigrants during a 60 Minutes interview. Trump suggested allowing long-term residents in specific industries to stay while deporting criminals and drug dealers.
“I’d love to do something about immigration,” Trump said. “Get the killers out… But let the people that are here, and in some cases here for ten and 15 years, work a deal for them.”
DIGNIDAD Act Co-Sponsors Fall in Midterms
Salazar’s renewed push comes after several Republican co-sponsors of her DIGNIDAD Act lost their reelection bids, including Reps. Mike Lawler (R-NY), Gabe Evans (R-CO), Monica De La Cruz (R-TX), and Zach Nunn (R-IA). The legislation would provide a path to legal status for an estimated 10.5 million undocumented immigrants who arrived before 2021 while significantly expanding employment-based visas.
The Florida Republican urged Trump to support her bill, calling it an opportunity for “historic immigration reform.” The proposal has faced criticism from immigration hardliners who argue it amounts to amnesty.
Salazar’s own race remains too close to call, with her Democratic challenger trailing by a narrow margin as recounts continue. The midterm results have left the future of her immigration proposal uncertain as Republicans assess their electoral losses.
Source: www.breitbart.com โ https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/11/09/maria-salazar-cheerleads-amnesty-after-fellow-dignidad-republicans-wiped-out-midterms/