Democrats won Congress and plan tougher oversight of Trump’s immigration crackdown but face limits due to his veto power.
Democrats are ready to fight Trump on immigration. But how much can they achieve?

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Democrats, having won both chambers of Congress, plan to challenge Trump's immigration policies through oversight and legislation, though they anticipate presidential vetoes on major bills.
- Democratic approval on immigration fell to 38% from 50% at the start of the presidency.
- Lawmakers expect Trump to veto legislation curbing enforcement or expanding legal residency paths.
- Democrats plan to investigate DHS detention conditions and the 2025 deportation of Venezuelans to a Salvadoran megaprison.
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