President Biden to issue executive actions limiting asylum requests at the southern border

President Biden to issue executive actions limiting asylum requests at the southern border

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The video discusses a new asylum policy at the U.S. southern border, which will shut down asylum requests if daily migrant encounters exceed 2500. This policy marks a significant shift to the right for President Biden, using the same legal framework as former President Trump. The measure aims to encourage legal pathways for asylum seekers and includes a seven-day threshold before implementation. Unaccompanied minors are exempt. The policy is expected to face legal challenges and has significant political implications, especially during the election season.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the trigger for shutting down asylum requests at the southern border?

If the average number of daily migrant encounters tops 1500

If the average number of daily migrant encounters tops 2500

If the average number of daily migrant encounters tops 2000

If the average number of daily migrant encounters tops 3500

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

How many asylum requests are processed daily at ports of entry?

2000

1500

2500

1000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group is exempt from the new asylum ruling?

Elderly migrants

Families

Unaccompanied minors

Single adults

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected delay before the new asylum policy goes into effect?

Seven days

Five days

Ten days

Three days

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What legal section is President Biden using for the executive actions on asylum?

Section 215 A of the Immigration and Nationality Act

Section 214 B of the Immigration and Nationality Act

Section 212 F of the Immigration and Nationality Act

Section 213 C of the Immigration and Nationality Act

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Americans consider the border a top issue in the upcoming election?

89%

79%

59%

69%

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which county is mentioned as potentially deciding the upcoming election?

Maricopa County

Los Angeles County

Harris County

Cook County