VOICED : Biden pone fin a política que obliga a solicitantes de asilo a esperar en México

The US government announced the end of the 'Remain in Mexico' policy, which required asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases were processed. This decision followed a court ruling that allowed President Biden to terminate the policy, initially introduced by former President Trump in 2019. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas criticized the policy for its human and resource costs. Despite Biden's efforts to end the policy, Republican-led states opposed the move, leading to a Supreme Court case. Since its implementation, the policy affected over 70,000 asylum seekers.

What was the main purpose of the 'Remain in Mexico' policy?

• To allow asylum seekers to work in the U.S. while waiting for their cases

• To expedite the asylum process for those in Mexico

• To provide financial aid to asylum seekers in Mexico

• To require asylum seekers to wait in Mexico until their cases are resolved

Who introduced the 'Remain in Mexico' policy?

• George W. Bush

• Joe Biden

• Barack Obama

• Donald Trump

What was one of Alejandro Mayorkas's criticisms of the 'Remain in Mexico' policy?

• It was not enforced strictly enough

• It was too costly for the U.S. government

• It had systemic issues and imposed unjustifiable human costs

• It was too lenient on asylum seekers

Which states led the legal challenge against ending the 'Remain in Mexico' policy?

• Florida and Georgia

• Texas and other Republican-led states

• California and New York

• Illinois and Ohio

How many people were sent to Mexico under the 'Remain in Mexico' policy?

• Exactly 50,000

• At least 70,000

• Less than 10,000

• Over 100,000