NOTE TO STUDENTS: Read the "Background" and watch the videos under "Resources" before answering the questions.

1. a) Who is Tom Homan? What qualifications does he have for his newest post?
b) What has Homan promised to do when he gets into office?

2. a) What is ICE's annual budget?
ICE's annual budget is approximately $8 billion. (from the ICE website or from an internet search)
b) How many people are employed by ICE?

3. a) To what role were a large number of ICE law enforcement personnel reassigned under the Biden administration?
b) What reaction have rank-and-file law enforcement personnel had to Homan's appointment and subsequent announcement?

4. a) What is a sanctuary city?
b) What message did Mr. Homan have for sanctuary cities?

5. The Post reporter emphasizes that ICE personnel are worried they won't have the resources/funding to enact Trump's policies (in paragraphs 10-11, 14-15). Do you think as President, Trump will get the funding/resources necessary to carry out immigration enforcement and deportations? Explain your answer.

6. a) What did Tom Homan say would be his priority when taking office?
b) Read the "Background" below the questions. What is your reaction to Homan's plan in light of the statistics under "Background"?

7. a) Visit the ICE website. What is the mission of the United States' Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)?
b) Ask a parent: Do you think that ICE under the Biden administration is fulfilling its mission? Please explain your answer.