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Frisco Council Meeting Sparks H-1B Visa Controversy

2/16/2026

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  • Frisco residents opposed the H-1B visa program at a City Council meeting, claiming it caused an "Indian takeover" and included "fraudsters".
  • Some speakers promoted a conspiracy that Western elites disempower white Americans and cited job losses and wage suppression.
  • South Asian residents spoke about the hostile rhetoric they fear.
  • Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney defended the city's diverse population after labeling many speakers as "outside agitators".