Trump Admin Proposes New Rule To Further Limit Asylum Seekers

The transcript discusses a proposed rule to limit asylum eligibility for immigrants convicted of certain crimes, such as DUI and drug-related offenses. It outlines additional barriers, including felonies and gang activity, that could prevent asylum applications. The rule aims to improve immigration court efficiency by focusing on cases without criminal records. The Trump administration's policies, including requiring Central American asylum seekers to wait in Mexico, are also highlighted as efforts to reduce asylum applications.

Which of the following crimes can limit an immigrant's eligibility for asylum?

• Speeding

• Driving under the influence

• Jaywalking

• Littering

What is one of the additional reasons someone could be barred from applying for asylum?

• Overstaying a visa

• Working without a permit

• Alien smuggling

• Committing a misdemeanor

How does the proposed rule aim to improve immigration court efficiencies?

• By increasing court fees

• By shortening court hours

• By focusing on cases without certain criminal records

• By reducing the number of judges

What is one policy that affects Central American asylum seekers?

• They are automatically granted asylum

• They are given priority in court

• They are required to wait in Mexico during proceedings

• They must apply for asylum in their home country

What is the purpose of the new rule proposed by the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security?

• To increase immigration court efficiencies

• To focus on processing cases of people with certain criminal records

• To eliminate the need for immigration courts

• To increase the number of asylum applications