Supreme Court To Hear Oral Arguments In DACA Case

Supreme Court To Hear Oral Arguments In DACA Case

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The Supreme Court is reviewing President Trump's 2017 attempt to end DACA, a program protecting over 700,000 young undocumented immigrants from deportation. The case consolidates three separate cases, focusing on whether federal courts can review Trump's actions and if those actions were legal. Lower courts have blocked the termination, but analysts predict the Supreme Court may allow the government to end DACA. A ruling is expected this summer.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the Supreme Court hearing regarding DACA?

To review the legality of DACA itself

To hear oral arguments about ending DACA

To evaluate the benefits of DACA

To decide on new immigration policies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two main questions the Supreme Court needs to address in the DACA case?

If the Supreme Court has the authority to make immigration laws

Whether DACA is beneficial and if it should be expanded

If federal courts can review the President's actions and their legality

Whether DACA should be replaced with a new program

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many undocumented immigrants are protected by DACA?

500,000

Over 1 million

More than 700,000

250,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What have lower courts done in response to the Trump administration's attempts to end DACA?

They have supported the administration's efforts

They have proposed new legislation

They have blocked the attempts

They have ignored the attempts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the Supreme Court expected to issue a ruling on DACA?

Next fall

Next spring

This winter

This summer