In per capita terms, however, the United States lags far behind several less populated countries such as Canada, Australia and Norway. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States will dramatifcaly reduce the number of refugees it allows into the country next year. In the past, asylum seekers and refugees have been treated as two separate categories of people fleeing conflict and persecution. Under international law, countries are obligated to admit asylum seekers, though a judge can reject their cases and deport them. “By setting next year’s refugee cap at another historic low, the Trump administration continues to show contempt for those most in need.

Source: Washington Post September 17, 2018 22:00 UTC