The political arm of a prominent immigrant rights organization released a scorecard on Super Tuesday grading Democratic primary candidates and President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE on their immigration policies.
Sens. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass.), who both received a B-minus from RAICES Action, had the highest ratings.
Warren received points for her stance on making immigration courts independent of the federal court system. Sanders, whose victory in the Nevada caucuses was driven in large part by Latino voters, gained points for advocating for returning to the U.S. people who were “unjustly deported during the Obama and Trump administrations.”
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Among the policies that cost the two candidates points were their positions on expanding work authorization for undocumented people and for not backing the New Way Forward Act, legislation that seeks to decriminalize unauthorized border crossings.
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The Democratic candidate with the lowest grade was former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, who got an F — the same as Trump.
The few points Bloomberg earned were mostly tied to his opposition to Trump administration practices, such as the “remain in Mexico” policy, and re-issuing temporary protected status.
No candidate received an A, and Trump did not receive a single point from the group.
Former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE received a C+ on immigration, mainly for his time in the Obama administration, which deported a record number of immigrants.
RAICES Action is the group that interrupted last month’s Democratic debate in Las Vegas to protest Biden.