California Judge Blocks Trump Admin. Asylum Ban For The Second Time

California Judge Blocks Trump Admin. Asylum Ban For The Second Time

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U.S. District Judge John Tiger issued a nationwide injunction blocking President Trump's asylum ban, which aimed to deny asylum to those who traveled through another country without seeking asylum there first. Initially, the 9th Circuit Court limited the injunction to California and Arizona, but Judge Tiger later reinstated it nationwide to support organizations aiding asylum seekers. The decision faced criticism from officials like Mark Morgan, who labeled it as judicial activism.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the nationwide injunction issued by Judge John Tiger?

To enforce stricter immigration laws

To increase the number of asylum seekers

To block the plan limiting asylum seekers

To support President Trump's asylum plan

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial scope of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling on the injunction?

Limited to California and Arizona

Applicable to all border states

Nationwide

Only in Texas

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Judge Tiger reinstate the nationwide injunction?

To support the Trump administration

To provide relief to organizations aiding asylum seekers

To increase border security

To comply with a Supreme Court order

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan describe the injunction?

A necessary legal action

A case of unprecedented judicial activism

A supportive measure for asylum seekers

A routine judicial procedure

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the department's response to the injunction according to Mark Morgan?

They agreed with the court's decision

They intended to keep going

They planned to appeal the decision

They decided to halt all operations