; (ii) improved detention conditions; (iii) an emphasis on fairness in the arrest and adjudication process; (iv) increased access to legal information and representation; and (v) a stronger commitment to child welfare in staffing and processes; and (C) refugee reforms that— (i) ensure at least the historical average annual refugee admissions goal; (ii) prevent refugee policy that discriminates based on race or religion; (iii) improve opportunities for refugees to achieve family unity; and (iv) update and strengthen support for refugees and the communities that welcome refugees. (8) The people of the United States, and communities across the United States, overwhelmingly support refugees and asylum seekers, including people of faith, members of the Armed Forces, veterans, elected officials, and retired high-ranking officials. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Asylum seeker (A) In general The term asylum seeker means— (i) any applicant for asylum under section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1158 ); (ii) any alien who indicates— (I) an intention to apply for asylum under that section; or (II) a fear of persecution; and (iii) any alien who indicates— (I) an intention to apply for withholding of removal pursuant to— (aa) section 241 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1231 ); or (bb) the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, done at New York December 10, 1984