In campaign ad, GOP congresswoman says Trump's immigration enforcement has "gone too far"

Updated on: September 17, 2026 / 9:44 PM EDT / CBS News

In campaign ad, GOP congresswoman says Trump's immigration enforcement has "gone too far"

TL;DR

  • Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar released a campaign ad criticizing Trump's immigration enforcement.
  • She stated that some enforcement actions have "gone too far" and that Hispanic voters feel betrayed.
  • Salazar argued that 50% of people detained in July had no criminal record.
  • She advocates for immigration reform, including legal work status for undocumented immigrants without criminal records.
  • Her Democratic opponent, Eliott Rodriguez, called her ad "mind-boggling" and stated she votes contrary to immigrant advocacy.
  • Recent polls indicate a majority of adults disapprove of Trump's handling of immigration.