Growing Number Of Migrants Trying To Cross Border

The transcript discusses the challenges at the US southern border, focusing on the increasing number of migrants, particularly unaccompanied minors. The White House's policy aims to treat these minors humanely by placing them in safe environments while finding homes. However, reports indicate a record number of children in detention facilities, exceeding legal limits. The president did not address immigration in a recent speech. Potential solutions for housing migrants include using a NASA site and a federal airfield, with border officials overwhelmed by the high number of migrants.

What is the primary focus of the White House's recent address regarding the southern border?

• Building a new border wall

• Humanely handling unaccompanied minors

• Increasing border security

• Deporting all migrants

What policy decision has the administration made concerning unaccompanied minors?

• To detain them indefinitely

• To send them back to their home countries

• To treat them with humanity and find them homes

• To deport them immediately

What issue has arisen due to the large flow of children across the border?

• Overcrowded schools

• Increased crime rates

• Record numbers in detention facilities

• Lack of food and water

Which location is being considered to house migrants?

• A military base

• A cruise ship

• A shopping mall

• A NASA site

How are border officials managing the high number of migrants?

• By increasing staff numbers

• By sending them to other states

• By processing them under a bridge

• By setting up tents