| Author (Corporate) | European Parliament: European Parliamentary Research Service |
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| Series Title | At a Glance |
| Series Details | March 2016 |
| Publication Date | 03/03/2016 |
| Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog, Overview |
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To date, the United States has been a world leader in admitting people fleeing conflicts and persecution to settle on its territory. However, the nation wants to choose who it admits as a refugee. While refugees resettled by the US government enjoy generous support, asylum-seekers coming to the country on their own initiative risk facing tougher treatment. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/ATAG/2016/579067/EPRS_ATA(2016)579067_EN.pdf |
| Subject Categories | Justice and Home Affairs |
| Countries / Regions | Europe, United States |
