Judge Strikes Down COVID-Related Expulsions At U.S-Mexico Border

Judge Strikes Down COVID-Related Expulsions At U.S-Mexico Border

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Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the expulsion of migrant families at the US-Mexico border under a public health policy initiated by the Trump administration during the COVID pandemic. Health officials advocate for its continuation due to the delta variant and high border apprehensions. However, a judge ruled that the policy improperly prevents migrants from seeking humanitarian protection.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main action being taken against migrant families at the US-Mexico border?

Expelling them under a public health policy

Detaining them indefinitely

Providing them with humanitarian aid

Granting them asylum

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which administration initiated the public health policy used at the border?

Trump administration

Biden administration

Obama administration

Bush administration

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did health officials recommend continuing the border policy?

To reduce crime rates

To improve diplomatic relations

Because of the delta variant and high border apprehensions

Due to economic reasons

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the judge's ruling regarding the border policy?

It needs more funding

It wrongly blocks migrants from seeking protection

It should be expanded

It is perfectly legal

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason for the high number of border apprehensions?

A two-decade high in border apprehensions

Political instability in home countries

Economic opportunities in the US

Natural disasters

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