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International law is the set of rules generally regarded and accepted as binding in relations between states and between nations. It serves as a framework for the practice of stable and organized international relations. International law differs from state- based legal systems in that it is primarily applicable to countries rather than to private citizens. Asylum is a form of protection extended to individuals by the U.S. government. Asylum seekers must prove that they have a well-founded fear of future persecution based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, and/or political opinion.