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Candidates Clash Over Immigration Policies in Key States

5/20/2025

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New Jersey's Republican gubernatorial hopeful, Jack Ciattarelli, slammed Democrat Ras Baraka for focusing on sanctuary policies instead of pressing local concerns. In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger is under fire for denouncing an ICE raid that nabbed two criminal immigrants. Both candidates are making immigration a pivotal theme in their campaigns, with endorsements playing a crucial role.

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New Jersey's Republican gubernatorial hopeful, Jack Ciattarelli, slammed Democrat Ras Baraka for focusing on sanctuary policies instead of pressing local concerns. In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger is under fire for denouncing an ICE raid that nabbed two criminal immigrants. Both candidates are making immigration a pivotal theme in their campaigns, with endorsements playing a crucial role.