Former ICE Detainee Interrupts President's Speech — Here's Her Story

During a Georgia rally, President Biden was interrupted by protestors demanding the closure of ICE jails. One protestor, Sanchez, a transgender woman from Mexico, shared her harrowing experience of 13 months in ICE detention. Biden responded by stating there should be no private prisons and asked for time to address the issue. The transcript discusses the impact of the Trump administration's expansion of detention facilities and the changes brought by COVID-19. Advocates see an opportunity for reform, while hardliners argue for the necessity of detention facilities. Sanchez was released in 2013 and eventually won her asylum case in 2018.

What was the main demand of the protestors who interrupted President Biden's rally in Georgia?

• To support the two senators from Georgia

• To increase funding for ICE

• To close ICE jails

• To build more private prisons

How did President Biden initially respond to the protestors' demands?

• He promised to close all ICE jails immediately

• He ignored the protestors

• He asked for five days to address their concerns

• He agreed to meet with them privately

What was Sanchez's experience in ICE detention?

• She was never detained

• She was released after a week

• She was allowed to freely interact with other inmates

• She was kept in solitary confinement for her safety

What impact did COVID-19 have on ICE operations?

• It led to an increase in detentions

• It forced ICE to reduce detentions

• It had no impact on ICE operations

• It resulted in the closure of all ICE facilities

What was the outcome of Sanchez's asylum case?

• She was denied asylum

• Her case is still pending

• She won her asylum case in 2018

• She was deported back to Mexico