What Trump's victory means for immigration and mass deportation in the US

What Trump's victory means for immigration and mass deportation in the US

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The video discusses President-elect Donald Trump's proposed immigration policies, focusing on mass deportations of undocumented migrants. It explores the feasibility of these plans, including the use of local law enforcement and executive orders. The video highlights legal challenges, community concerns, and the financial and infrastructure implications of deporting a million immigrants per year. Experts express skepticism about the practicality of these plans given current resources and legal constraints.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the proposed methods Trump might use to fulfill his immigration promises?

Reducing military spending and increasing healthcare

Increasing taxes and building more schools

Signing executive orders and using the Alien Enemies Act

Implementing universal basic income

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one major challenge of involving local law enforcement in deportations?

Insufficient funding for local police departments

Lack of interest from local communities

Opposition from international organizations

Unconstitutionality of local police enforcing federal immigration laws

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated annual cost of deporting one million immigrants?

$120 billion

$100 billion

$88 billion

$50 billion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional resources are needed to increase deportations to one million per year?

More detention centers and officers

More highways and bridges

More schools and hospitals

More public parks and libraries

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant non-financial challenge in increasing deportations?

Lack of public support

Backlog in immigration courts

Opposition from other countries

Environmental concerns