Supreme Court Rules Asylum Policy Can Stand For Now

Supreme Court Rules Asylum Policy Can Stand For Now

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The video discusses a US policy affecting Central American migrants seeking asylum. The rule prevents migrants from requesting asylum in the US if they traveled through another country without seeking protection there first. The Trump administration argues this policy addresses a surge in illegal border crossings. A San Francisco judge blocked the policy, but the Supreme Court overruled this decision. Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, criticizing the lack of public input in the policy's implementation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main objective of the policy discussed in the first section?

To provide more jobs for migrants

To improve relations with Central American countries

To increase the number of asylum seekers

To handle the surge in illegal border crossings

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason given by the San Francisco judge for blocking the policy?

It was not supported by the government

It was too expensive to implement

It was necessary to provide relief to entitled parties

It was not popular among the public

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which court overruled the San Francisco judge's decision?

The International Court of Justice

The Court of Appeals

The Supreme Court

The District Court

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern did Justice Sonia Sotomayor express in her dissent?

The policy was too lenient

The policy lacked public notice and input

The policy was not clear enough

The policy was too strict

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is a key aspect of the US's historical stance on refugees mentioned in the final section?

The US has only recently started accepting refugees

The US has never had a clear policy on refugees

The US has always closed its doors to refugees

The US has long kept its doors open to refugees