News Words: Advocate

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The United States Supreme Court recently ruled that an immigration policy in effect since 2019 violates the Constitution.

ADVOCATE

The policy forced tens of thousands of migrants to stay in Mexico while awaiting U.S. hearings on their asylum claims. Immigration advocates say the policy put the lives of migrants in danger.

An advocate supports or defends an effort, idea or person. The word is also a verb, as in: We advocate for learning American English!

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