Impact of New Immigration Policy

The Washington Week Extra discusses President Trump's new immigration policy, which denies green cards to immigrants using public assistance, favoring wealthier immigrants. The policy faces backlash from Democrats and immigrant groups, with legal challenges from 13 states. The discussion highlights the policy's impact on legal immigration, labor shortages, and racial implications. The role of Congress and the policy's potential influence on the 2020 elections are also examined.

What is the main focus of the new immigration policy announced by the Trump administration?

• Providing more public assistance to immigrants

• Denying green cards to immigrants using public assistance

• Increasing the number of H-1B visas

• Encouraging immigration from all countries equally

Which group is most likely to be affected by the new income threshold for green card applicants?

• Illegal immigrants

• Immigrants earning above $60,000 a year

• Immigrants from Norway

• Legal immigrants earning below $60,000 a year

What is one potential consequence of the new immigration policy on the labor market?

• Surplus of hospital workers

• Increase in high-skilled labor

• Labor shortages in unskilled sectors

• Decrease in demand for farmworkers

What is the role of Stephen Miller in the new immigration policy?

• He supports increasing immigration from Africa

• He has no involvement in the policy

• He is a key architect of the policy

• He opposes the policy

How does the new policy potentially change the racial composition of immigrants?

• It favors immigrants from Africa and Asia

• It disadvantages immigrants from Latin America, Africa, and parts of Asia

• It equally affects all racial groups

• It encourages more immigration from S-hole countries

What historical American value does Andrea Mitchell suggest is being contradicted by the new policy?

• The value of self-sufficiency

• The concept of America as a welcome mat

• The importance of economic growth

• The need for skilled labor

What is a common misconception about immigrants and public assistance?

• Immigrants are not allowed to use public assistance

• Public assistance is the main reason for immigration

• Most immigrants immediately use public assistance

• All immigrants rely on public assistance

What is a potential political impact of the new immigration policy on the 2020 elections?

• It will lead to a decrease in voter turnout

• It may strengthen support among Trump's base

• It will cause a shift in Democratic policies

• It will have no impact on the elections

What challenge do Democrats face in responding to the new immigration policy?

• Reducing public assistance for immigrants

• Balancing support for immigration with border control

• Increasing the number of H-1B visas

• Encouraging illegal immigration

What action has the State Department taken in response to the new policy?

• Increased funding for Northern Triangle countries

• Cancelled foreign aid to Northern Triangle countries

• Opened new immigration offices in Latin America

• Provided more visas to European immigrants