CQ Press Lecture Spark
This content discusses methods for integrating current events into American Government classrooms, providing strategies for engaging students with real-world politics and fostering a deeper understanding of the subject matter. It emphasizes the relevance of contemporary issues in enhancing students' civic education and critical thinking skills, offering practical insights for educators seeking to connect classroom learning with real-world applications.
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CQ Press Lecture Spark JANUARY 31, 2024 Connecting current events to your American Government classroom
Standoff Over Border Security A bipartisan border security deal was in limbo after Republican senators expressed a reluctance to undermine former President Trump. The proposed agreement would give the president increased authority to restrict border entry during migrant surges and expedite the removal process. It would also reform the asylum process. President Biden has signaled his support for the bipartisan deal and has urged swift passage. Bill supporters face an uphill climb in the Senate and the House where Speaker Mike Johnson said that a border deal is likely dead on arrival in the House. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj7Buvtuk5o What has President Biden said he will do if the border security bill passes? 2
Standoff Over Border Security Border security promises to be one of the most salient issues in the November election and has pitted mayors and governors from both parties against the federal government. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has proved to be one the Biden Administration s main antagonists on border security and has made headlines by busing migrants to various Democratic cities. Abbott has recently escalated the conflict by placing razor wire and floating buoys on the Rio Grande as deterrents to deny migrants entry. The Supreme Court sided upheld the federal government s authority this week, but Abbott remains defiant. What did the Supreme Court decision assert? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsCsUN9XwgI 3
Background and Key Concepts The U.S. Constitution gives the federal government jurisdiction on immigration matters. Congress last passed comprehensive immigration/border security legislation in the 1980s and 1990s. Economic and political turmoil in Central and South America has led to increased migration to the United States. The sheer number of migrants arriving at the Mexico-U.S. border have overwhelmed the federal response. Republican governors from border states have decried the federal response and have resorted to other means to send a political message. Governor Greg Abbott has been a high-profile adversary of the Biden Administration and lawsuits have been filed on both sides. The Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision sided with the Biden Administration and said that Texas could not deny access to federal border agents. Governor Abbott appeared ready to defy the Supreme Court order with the backing of other Republican governors and former President Trump. 4
Assessment Writing: Explain why Governor Greg Abbott has taken such a hardline on immigration. Is there any political downside for the Texas governor? Debate: Should President Biden take a more confrontational approach toward Governor Abbott and nationalize the National Guard? Poll: Should the Congress adopt the bipartisan border deal? Short Answer: Why has President Biden taken such a hawkish approach on the border when he campaigned on finding more humane solutions? 5
