Summary
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the end of the Title 42 border policy, former President Trump being found liable for sexual abuse and the ongoing negotiations over the debt ceiling. Time marker: Watch video through 5m:05s for the sake of time and answer the questions below. For a transcript of this story, click here . Helpful background on Title 42 (PBS NewsHour):Title 42 was created to address public health and social welfare and grants the government the ability to take emergency action in numerous ways, including to “stop the introduction of communicable diseases.” While the code has been in place for decades, it was used widely beginning in March 2020 by the administration of then-President Donald Trump in order to regulate border crossings under the premise of increased COVID-19 precautions. The Trump administration used Title 42 to “essentially to override immigration law that allowed people to ask for asylum after entering illegally and said we could send them back” across the border, arguing that taking migrants into custody in federal facilities would create more of a public health risk, Theresa Cardinal Brown with the Bipartisan Policy Center told the PBS NewsHour’s Nicole Ellis in a conversation.News wrap alternative : Check out recent segments from the NewsHour, and choose the story you’re most interested in watching! You can find more stories from the weekend here and here . You can make a Google doc copy of discussion questions that work for any of the stories here.
Five Facts
- Who is affected by the U.S.'s border policies, including Title 42?
- What was the purpose of Title 42? What has happened now that Title 42 has expired?
- When and where did Title 42 take effect? What is the Biden administration's position regarding asylum seekers?
- Why has Title 42 become a contentious issue in American politics and society?
- How does Title 42 reflect broader debates and trends around immigration and border security in the U.S. and abroad?
Focus Questions
How has Title 42 changed over time, and what are some of the key factors that influenced these changes? Do you agree with the Biden administration's move to essentially keep the same policy in place as the Trump administration? News analysis : How do different news sources report on Title 42, and what are some potential biases or perspectives that may be reflected in their coverage? Alternative : See, Think, Wonder : What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more?For More
What students can do : Discuss with a friend or family member: Had you heard of Title 42 before this story? Who do you know who has immigrated to the U.S. (including perhaps you or someone in your immediate family)? Why did they come to America? What was their journey like, including challenges they faced?Student Video of the Day
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