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Senator Masto Demands Immigration Safeguards Amid Business Concerns

2/20/2026

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Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) opposes funding the Department of Homeland Security without 'commonsense' immigration safeguards.
During a news conference, she cited local anxiety from aggressive immigration enforcement harming businesses and families.
She called for accountability for ICE and CBP, including body cameras and warrants.
Community leaders report revenue declines for Latino-owned businesses due to enforcement fears.
The Culinary Workers Union warns tourism could suffer.

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Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) opposes funding the Department of Homeland Security without 'commonsense' immigration safeguards.
During a news conference, she cited local anxiety from aggressive immigration enforcement harming businesses and families.
She called for accountability for ICE and CBP, including body cameras and warrants.
Community leaders report revenue declines for Latino-owned businesses due to enforcement fears.
The Culinary Workers Union warns tourism could suffer.