Migrant Deaths at U.S. Mexico Border (9/2022)

What is the main reason for the record high migrant deaths at the U.S.-Mexico border this year?

• Increased border security measures

• Extreme weather conditions

• Higher number of migrants attempting to cross

• Lack of medical facilities

What is the name of the river that divides Texas and Mexico on the U.S. side?

• Rio Grande

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Arkansas River

According to the story, what is the main reason for the increase in migrant deaths?

• Lack of proper documentation

• Increased border security

• Dangerous travel routes

• Economic instability

Who is blamed by immigration hard-liners for the growing number of fatalities?

• The government

• Immigrants

• Border patrol

• Human traffickers

What strategy is mentioned by Robin Reineke that U.S. administrations have embraced?

• A strategy of deterrence

• A strategy of engagement

• A strategy of isolation

• A strategy of negotiation

What is the basic idea behind prevention through deterrence according to Robin Reineke?

• To use harsh environmental conditions to discourage illegal border crossings.

• To increase border patrol presence to prevent illegal immigration.

• To build physical barriers to stop illegal entry.

Now that you have an idea of what "prevention through deterrence" is,

What are your thoughts about this policy?

What do you think should be done?

This is a complex issue so I don't expect "expert" answers.

I do expect a thoughtful response on what your approach would be to solving it.