Does the United States have an obligation to aid victims of political oppression by allowing them into the country?

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Linda Ryan

13 May, 12:27

Does the United States have an obligation to aid victims of political oppression by allowing them into the country?

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Ramsey · Answer 1

No the United States does not technically have an obligation but it does have a responsibility to allow foreign immigrants or refugees into the country. Depending on whether congress deems it a safety risk is one of the limiting factors.