U.S. Faces "Serious Challenge" At Southern Border

The transcript discusses the high number of encounters at the US-Mexico border, highlighting over 212,000 people, including nearly 19,000 unaccompanied children. It emphasizes the complexity and challenges of the situation, especially during a global pandemic. Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas outlines the US strategy focusing on addressing root causes, legal immigration pathways, border security, and punishing smugglers.

What was notable about the number of people encountered by US Customs and Border Protection last month?

• It was the lowest in two decades.

• It was the highest in two decades.

• It was the same as the previous month.

• It was the highest in a year.

How many unaccompanied children were included in the border encounter statistics?

• About 19,000

• About 50,000

• About 200

• About 12,000

What is one of the main challenges at the US-Mexico border?

• Lack of resources

• Vulnerable people during a global pandemic

• Overcrowded detention centers

• Insufficient border patrol agents

Which of the following is NOT a focus area mentioned by Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas?

• Addressing root causes of migration

• Improving border security

• Increasing border patrol agents

• Rebuilding safe and legal immigration pathways

What is one of the strategies the US is using to handle the border situation?

• Deporting all migrants

• Increasing military presence

• Building a new wall

• Punishing smugglers