By violating human rights norms in its refugee and asylum admissions policies while simultaneously advocating globally its adherence to the principles of liberal democracy, the United States has...Show moreBy violating human rights norms in its refugee and asylum admissions policies while simultaneously advocating globally its adherence to the principles of liberal democracy, the United States has provoked controversy over its immigration policy. Such controversy is the central focus of this essay. This essay will argue that increasing intolerance towards refugees and asylum seekers after 9/11 undermines aspects of liberal democracy in the United States by violating human rights norms in its refugee and asylum admissions policies.Show less