Understanding Migration and Asylum

The video discusses the story of Ellie, whose family history of migration mirrors current refugee experiences. It highlights the challenges faced by Central American migrants seeking asylum at the US border, the legal and humanitarian issues involved, and the need for compassionate policies. The speaker calls for action to support refugees and emphasizes the importance of global cooperation and humanitarian aid.

What inspired Ellie to think about her grandfather's journey?

• The invention of Mr. Potato Head

• The founding of Hasbro

• The stories of teens walking across Mexico

• Her own journey to America

What did the speaker learn about policies intended to make us safer?

• They always work as intended

• They are always beneficial

• They sometimes cause unnecessary suffering

• They are never implemented

Which countries are most immigrants and refugees fleeing from?

• Mexico, Canada, and Brazil

• Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador

• Argentina, Chile, and Peru

• Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador

What is a fundamental right according to international law?

• Voting in elections

• Seeking asylum

• Owning property

• Traveling without a passport

What is the 'Migrant Protection Protocols' program?

• A system for fast-tracking asylum applications

• A policy requiring refugees to wait in Mexico

• A program that provides housing for migrants

• A protocol for deporting illegal immigrants

What has become the hallmark of the US immigration system?

• Open borders

• Increased asylum approvals

• Family separation

• Family reunification

What is one of the main reasons people flee their countries?

• To join family members

• To find better jobs

• To escape persecution and violence

• To explore new cultures

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for addressing migration?

• Building more detention centers

• Increasing military presence at borders

• Global cooperation and humanitarian aid

• Reducing foreign aid

What does the speaker believe shows a country's strength?

• Compassion and pragmatism

• Economic wealth

• Strict immigration laws

• Military power

What is the speaker's view on the current support for refugees in the US?

• It has decreased significantly

• It has never been higher

• It is the same as it was a decade ago

• It is at an all-time low