US midterms: Immigration crackdown tests Republican support among Cuban Americans

As the US midterm elections approach, stricter immigration policies and rising deportations are raising concerns among some Latino voters in Miami, including Cuban Americans who have traditionally supported Republicans.

Al Jazeera's John Holman reports from Versailles Cafe in Miami, where residents describe fears that immigration enforcement by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is harming families, businesses and the wider community.

Former Republican supporter Wayne Demario shares his sense of betrayal after loved ones were deported. The report also examines divisions among Republican figures, including Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar's criticism of extreme enforcement measures and gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds's emphasis on legal immigration.

The debate highlights the tension between long-standing party loyalties and the personal consequences of deportation policies. As voters prepare for the November 3 midterms, the question is whether concerns over immigration enforcement will reshape Republican support among a key segment of Florida's electorate.

Al Jazeera's John Holman reports

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