Article snippet: NEW YORK — The Trump administration wants to cap the number of refugees admitted into the United States to the lowest number since the resettlement program was created in 1980. A State Department proposal released Thursday would put a cap on the number of refugees at 18,000 for the fiscal year that starts Oct. 1. Last year, the administration placed the cap at a record low of 30,000. The limit has drawn protests from human rights groups as well as government officials. Trump’s final decision on the cap must include consultation with Congress, which could push for a higher total. The White House issued a separate order that requires added consultation with states and localities about settlement of refugees in specific areas. Digital Access Home Delivery Gift Subscriptions Log In Manage My Account Customer Service Help & FAQs Globe Newsroom Advertise Newsletters View the ePaper Order Back Issues News in Education Search the Archives Privacy Policy Terms of Service Terms of Purchase Work at Boston Globe Media Link to the full article to read more