Why Are Governors Busing Migrants?

Why Are Governors Busing Migrants?

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Republican governors have relocated over 10,000 migrants from the southwest border to Democratic-led cities, sparking legal challenges and political debates. The White House disputes the crisis, while sanctuary cities face resource strains. Public opinion is divided, with immigration a key issue for Republican voters.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Republican governor initiated the tactic of sending migrants to Democratic-led cities?

Greg Abbott

Brian Kemp

Ron DeSantis

Doug Ducey

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason given by Arizona's governor for following Texas's lead in transporting migrants?

To highlight federal inaction

To reduce state expenses

To support local businesses

To improve state infrastructure

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What legal actions have been taken in response to the transportation of migrants?

State-level fines

International sanctions

Reverberating lawsuits and a criminal investigation

Federal funding cuts

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it challenging for the US to return migrants from Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba?

Insufficient detention facilities

Legal restrictions on deportation

High transportation costs

Lack of diplomatic ties

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measures have cities like New York taken in response to the influx of migrants?

Offering free public transportation

Increasing police presence

Declaring a state of emergency and setting up tent camps

Building new housing complexes