At a time when the president tweets out a picture of the Obamas as apes there is a gathering at the Idaho Capitol, conservative lawmakers and officials doubled down on anti-immigration rhetoric, discussing claims of demographic replacement and proposing new legislation targeting immigrant communities. Sen. Brian Lenney referred vaguely to "they," suggesting a threat to "the moral high ground," while Rep. Dale Hawkins announced plans for bills to strengthen ICE enforcement, audit undocumented populations in jails and schools, and reintroduce a measure to criminalize sheltering immigrants. Critics, including legal experts and community leaders, have opposed such measures, emphasizing their impact on immigrant rights. The 2026 legislative session could see renewed efforts to restrict immigration enforcement and refugee programs amid ongoing political debates. :
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