AP encuentra demoras y caos en el sistema judicial de inmigraci n

AP encuentra demoras y caos en el sistema judicial de inmigraci n

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Journalism, Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The US immigration court system is overwhelmed with cases, leading to chaos and dysfunction. The Trump administration's policies have increased deportation proceedings, adding to the backlog. The Associated Press observed numerous issues in courts across the country, including canceled hearings and poor conditions for children. The administration aims to limit immigration by making the process difficult, especially for asylum seekers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has contributed to the overwhelming number of cases in the U.S. immigration courts?

A decrease in asylum seekers

Stricter border policies and increased asylum seekers

Improved court efficiency

Reduced deportation procedures

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the administration's goals regarding immigration?

To increase the number of immigrants

To provide more resources for asylum seekers

To simplify the immigration process

To limit immigration by making it difficult

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the administration attempted to limit immigration?

By reducing the number of immigration courts

By offering incentives to immigrants

By creating obstacles for asylum seekers

By increasing the number of visas available

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issues did the Associated Press observe in the immigration courts?

Decreased number of cases

Increased funding for legal aid

Canceled hearings and cramped courtrooms

Efficient processing of cases

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In how many cities did the Associated Press observe the immigration courts?

15 cities

20 cities

11 cities

5 cities