Supreme Court Rules Asylum Policy Can Stand For Now

The video discusses a US policy affecting Central American migrants seeking asylum. The rule prevents migrants from requesting asylum in the US if they traveled through another country without seeking protection there first. The Trump administration argues this policy addresses a surge in illegal border crossings. A San Francisco judge blocked the policy, but the Supreme Court overruled this decision. Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, criticizing the lack of public input in the policy's implementation.

What is the main objective of the policy discussed in the first section?

• To provide more jobs for migrants

• To improve relations with Central American countries

• To increase the number of asylum seekers

• To handle the surge in illegal border crossings

What was the reason given by the San Francisco judge for blocking the policy?

• It was not supported by the government

• It was too expensive to implement

• It was necessary to provide relief to entitled parties

• It was not popular among the public

Which court overruled the San Francisco judge's decision?

• The International Court of Justice

• The Court of Appeals

• The Supreme Court

• The District Court

What concern did Justice Sonia Sotomayor express in her dissent?

• The policy was too lenient

• The policy lacked public notice and input

• The policy was not clear enough

• The policy was too strict

What is a key aspect of the US's historical stance on refugees mentioned in the final section?

• The US has only recently started accepting refugees

• The US has never had a clear policy on refugees

• The US has always closed its doors to refugees

• The US has long kept its doors open to refugees