Federal Judge Blocks Bid To Deny Visas Without Health Insurance

The transcript discusses a policy by President Trump requiring immigrants to prove they can pay for health insurance to obtain visas. Judge Michael Simon issued a nationwide injunction against this policy, citing its inconsistency with the Immigration and Nationality Act. The policy aimed to prevent immigrants from burdening the U.S. healthcare system but lacked national security or foreign relations justification. It was expected to affect 60% of immigrant visa applicants. Data from 2017 showed that 75% of the 27.4 million uninsured people under 65 were U.S. citizens.

What was the main reason Judge Michael Simon granted a preliminary injunction against Trump's visa policy?

• It was inconsistent with the Immigration and Nationality Act.

• It was too costly to implement.

• It was opposed by the majority of U.S. citizens.

• It was supported by insufficient data.

What must immigrants prove under Trump's policy to obtain a visa?

• They have health insurance or can pay for medical costs.

• They have a family member in the U.S.

• They can speak English fluently.

• They have a job offer in the U.S.

What was President Trump's stated reason for implementing the health insurance requirement for immigrants?

• To improve international relations.

• To reduce the number of immigrants entering the U.S.

• To prevent immigrants from burdening the healthcare system.

• To increase government revenue.

Approximately what percentage of immigrant visa applicants is the proclamation expected to affect?

• 30%

• 75%

• 45%

• 60%

According to data from 2017, what percentage of uninsured people under 65 were U.S. citizens?

• 75%

• 85%

• 60%

• 50%