President Trump Says He Will Temporarily Suspend Immigration To U.S.

President Trump Says He Will Temporarily Suspend Immigration To U.S.

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President Trump announced on Twitter the temporary suspension of immigration to the US due to COVID-19, citing job protection for American citizens. The specifics of the order, including affected services and duration, were not detailed. Immigration advocates urge ICE to release vulnerable detainees, highlighting ICE's authority to do so, unlike prison officials bound by judges' orders.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason given by the President for suspending immigration to the US?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19

To protect American jobs

To increase national security

To comply with international regulations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What information was not provided about the executive order on immigration?

The countries affected by the order

The number of immigrants affected

The specific date it would be signed

The impact on tourism

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is being urged to release vulnerable detainees?

The President

The Department of Homeland Security

ICE

The Supreme Court

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What authority does ICE have regarding detained immigrants?

To transfer them to other countries

To release them while awaiting hearings

To deport them immediately

To grant them citizenship

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of immigration advocates in the context of the executive order?

They are calling for the release of detainees

They are organizing protests

They are supporting the suspension

They are drafting new immigration laws