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The Supreme Court has temporarily lifted a ban on a rule that would prevent many Central American migrants from seeking asylum in the US. The Trump administration aims to have asylum seekers apply for protections in other countries first. Meanwhile, ten Democratic presidential candidates, including frontrunners Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren, will participate in the third primary debate in Houston. The trial for the suspect in the New Zealand mosque shootings has been postponed to avoid the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as many witnesses are Muslim. Another news update is expected soon.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the Supreme Court take regarding the asylum rule?

Rejected the asylum rule

Permanently lifted the ban

Implemented a new rule

Temporarily lifted the ban

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Trump administration's requirement for asylum seekers?

Return to their home country

Seek protection in countries they travel through

Apply for asylum only in the US

Wait for approval in the US

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the third Democratic primary debate being held?

New York

Chicago

Los Angeles

Houston

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following candidates is a frontrunner in the Democratic primary debate?

Andrew Yang

Joe Biden

Pete Buttigieg

Kamala Harris

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the trial for the New Zealand Mosque shootings delayed?

Due to a lack of witnesses

To avoid the Muslim holy month of Ramadan

To change the location of the trial

To gather more evidence