Union Says Migrant Surge Puts Border Agents 'In Impossible Situations'

Union Says Migrant Surge Puts Border Agents 'In Impossible Situations'

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The video discusses the unprecedented surge in migrants at the US border, highlighting the overwhelming challenges faced by Border Patrol agents due to overcapacity. Brandon Judd, head of the Border Patrol Union, criticizes current policies, attributing the surge to President Biden's approach. The video also addresses COVID-19 concerns among agents and migrants, with some agents hesitant about vaccines. The Biden administration blames the previous administration for dismantling the asylum system and outlines efforts to create a fair and humane immigration process.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge faced by Border Patrol due to the surge in migrants?

Lack of food supplies

Increased crime rates

Insufficient medical staff

Overcapacity of facilities

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does Brandon Judd blame for the current migration surge?

Central American governments

President Biden's policies

Climate change

Economic downturn

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What policy is the Biden administration maintaining from the Trump era?

Increasing border patrol agents

Providing financial aid to migrants

Expelling most migrants during the pandemic

Building a border wall

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the COVID-19 related challenges mentioned in the transcript?

Lack of PPE for agents

Agents refusing to patrol the border

Agents being out with COVID-19

Migrants refusing to be tested

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What alternative measures are suggested for handling COVID-19 among agents?

Reducing working hours

Hiring more agents

Providing more PPE and social distancing

Increasing salaries