U.S. Border Patrol Agents Seen Whipping Migrants At Southern Border

U.S. Border Patrol Agents Seen Whipping Migrants At Southern Border

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Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the treatment of migrants in Del Rio, Texas, where Border Patrol agents were seen using horses to push migrants back to the Mexican border. The White House expressed concern over the footage, emphasizing efforts to protect people and provide resources through organizations like the American Red Cross and World Central Kitchen. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced an investigation into the incident, with DHS stating it does not tolerate migrant abuse.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary action taken by Border Patrol agents in Del Rio, Texas, as seen in the footage?

Guiding migrants to shelters

Offering medical assistance

Using horses to push migrants back

Providing food and water to migrants

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the White House describe the situation at the border?

A routine border control operation

A challenging and devastating situation

A simple misunderstanding

An opportunity for growth

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organizations did the White House collaborate with to provide resources to migrants?

Doctors Without Borders and Save the Children

FEMA and CDC

American Red Cross and World Central Kitchen

UNICEF and WHO

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the stance of the Department of Homeland Security regarding the footage?

They praised the agents' actions

They found it extremely troubling

They were indifferent

They found it acceptable

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the Department of Homeland Security take in response to the footage?

Launched an investigation

Issued a public apology

Decreased migrant aid

Increased border patrols