Statistics
In 2017, what was the percentage of Mexicans were immigrants?
25% of Mexicans
What is Asylum?
Protection for the refugees who left home country due to persecution
How much money did Trump request during the Gov. shutdown?
$5 billion in funding
What are people who are apart of DACA also known as?
Dreamers
When did Trump announce that Mexico was going to pay for the wall?
2016
How many detention facilities are there in the U.S.?
There are 200 detention facilities in the U.S.?
How long do you have to claim Asylum?
within 1 year of living in the U.S.
When was the Government shutdown?
Dec 22, 2018 to Jan 25, 2019.
Under DACA you have what kind of authorization?
Work authorization
Where are people staying in temporary homes at?
They are staying in temporary shelters in Tijuana and Mexicali
How many people in the U.S. submitted an application for Asylum in 2016?
Why do people want to use a migrant caravan?
its for people who are fleeing violence, poverty and insecurity
How much money is being spent for each mile of the border on Mexico?
$16 million per mile, $25 million in total
What does DACA provide?
Temporary protection from deportation
According to the graph what year did the U.S. have the most immigrants?
In 2010 with 11.7 million immigrants
DACA is an immigration option for Mexicans, how many members are under the age of 16?
What happened Oct 12, 2018?
On October 12, 2018 a group of 160 Hondurans set forth from San Pedro Sula
How many children have been separated from their families?
More than 2,300 children have been separated from their families.
To be eligible for DACA you must? (3 things)
Continuously lived in the US since June 15, 2007
Came to the U.S. before the age of 16
Been under 31 on June 15, 2012
What did Kirstjen Nielsen say about immigrants coming to the U.S.?
That they should be able to support themselves financially.
Who announced DACA on June 15, 2012, and what does it stand for?
Secretary of Homeland Security; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
What happened in November when people reached the fence?
migrants and young children were tear gassed after they tried to breach the separating fence
What does ICE enforce?
Enforce U.S. laws concerning border control, customs, trade, and immigration
What was Trump's initial view on DACA?
He wanted to terminate it and get rid of all immigrants.
What was added to the border and what did Trump do to showcase this?
Added concertina wire to some stretches of the border fence and tweeted a photo