America's Immigration Crisis

What action did Texas Governor Greg Abbott take in response to the surge in asylum seekers?

• Provided additional funding for migrant shelters in Texas

• Closed the Texas border completely

• Ordered more buses to send migrants north to democratic-run cities

• Launched a campaign to discourage asylum seeking

How many asylum seekers has New York City helped to date, according to the text?

• More than 110,000

• Approximately 20,000

• Over 130,000

• Around 50,000

What policy's expiration contributed to the influx of migrants?

• Title 42

• Title 10

• The Dream Act

• NAFTA

What is the estimated cost for New York City to shelter and feed asylum seekers over the next 3 years?

• $500 million

• $2 billion

• $122 billion

• $12 billion

How many migrant children enrolled in New York City schools this year?

• About 15,000

• More than 20,000

• Approximately 10,000

• Over 30,000

What was the main message New York's Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs wanted to convey to potential asylum seekers in Central America?

• New York City is out of space

• Asylum seekers will be provided with five-star hotel accommodations

• Asylum seekers will automatically receive work permits

• New York City welcomes all asylum seekers with open arms

What percentage of New Yorkers agree with Mayor Adams that the influx of migrants will destroy New York City?

• 46%

• 65%

• 75%

• 58%

What borough of New York City has been the most vocal against sheltering migrants?

• Staten Island

• Manhattan

• Brooklyn

• Queens

What did residents of Staten Island do in protest against a migrant shelter?

• Organized a city-wide boycott

• Filed a lawsuit against the city

• Staged a peaceful march

• Flashed lights into windows of the shelter and blasted hostile messages

What is New York City's main intake facility for asylum seekers nicknamed?

• The New Ellis Island

• The Sanctuary

• The Roosevelt Hotel

• The Arrival Center