1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. a) For what reason is Gov. Newsom taking this action?
b) For what purpose is the governor leaving 100 of the California National Guard troops stationed at the border?
c) What do you think: would leaving the entire 360 be more effective in dealing with these criminals or did the governor make the right move? Explain your answer.

3. a) Which other governor made the same move prior to Gov. Newsom’s announcement?
b) For what reason did she do so?

4. Do you think the governors’ predecessors who sent National Guard troops to the border believed there is a crisis at the border? Explain your answer.

5. From para. 12-13: President Trump has made building a wall on the US-Mexico border a priority of his presidency, constantly pointing to threats from illegal immigrants. However, Democrats have sought to thwart that, saying it is unnecessary and a waste of money.
The president has asked Democrats to consider the criminal gangs, drug traffickers, human traffickers as well as the caravans of thousands of people traveling over 1,900 miles from Central America through Mexico to claim asylum in the U.S., overwhelming Border Patrol. The White House reports: “Gangs like MS-13 use our weak borders to gain entry into the country and target unaccompanied minors for recruitment.”
Do you think it is important to secure the border and for states to send National Guard troops? Or do you think it is not a crisis? Explain your answer.

6. Whether they support or oppose illegal immigration, or unlimited asylum seekers, what responsibility do you think Democratic and Republican leaders have to take this issue seriously?