Thread: Journalists Told: Don’t Use “Illegal Immigrantâ€

ALIEN: By contrast, an "alien" is generally understood to be a foreigner -- a person who comes from a foreign country -- who does not owe allegiance to our country.

ILLEGAL ALIEN: An "illegal alien" is a foreigner who (1) does not owe allegiance to our country; and (2) who has violated our laws and customs in establishing residence in our country. He or she is therefore a criminal under applicable U.S. laws.

The term "illegal alien" is used by U.S. citizens who believe that non-citizens entering our country must comply with our immigration laws.

The term "illegal alien" is predicated upon U.S. immigration law which requires foreigners entering the U.S. to comply with our country's rules and laws regarding entry into, and residence within, our country.

UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANT: The term "undocumented immigrant" is an oxymoron (the parts conflict). An immigrant is synonymous with "permanent legal resident." The old term for the document authorizing a permanent legal resident is "green card." The term "undocumented" is derived from the accurate term "undocumented aliens" who are often called "border crossers." Proper terms are "illegal alien" or "undocumented alien" but not "undocumented immigrant." Although not commonly used, the term "documented alien" accurately refers to foreign nationals who have an unexpired non-immigrant visa such as H-1B.



IT IS WHAT IT IS AND NOTHING ELSE!!

"How about OUTLAWS!"

Fox news is doing a series called "American Dream on fox Latino!"
Blah! Blah! Blah! It's about illegals doing great here in the good ol' US OF A!
FOX NEWS SUCKS!

Related:
Reporters told: Don't say 'illegal immigrant'
http://www.alipac.us/ftopict-222138-journalists.html

SPJ Takes Up Crusade against 'Illegal Immigrant'
http://www.alipac.us/ftopict-221753-journalists.html

Lib Jerks...

I am suprised they aren't stumping for the term "Delayed Pilgrims".

Leo Laurence can go pound sand. They are ILLEGAL ALIENS, plain and simple. Sheesh.

ILLEGAL ALIEN: An "illegal alien" is a foreigner who (1) does not owe allegiance to our country; and (2) who has violated our laws and customs in establishing residence in our country. He or she is therefore a criminal under applicable U.S. laws.

Now what is wrong with this explanation??? If it walks like a duck....well.....

Illegal Alien..is a perfect analogy..and would be the only term I would use ever!!!!


Either your a Legal Immigrant or your not!!!!

Kathyet

How about the term ?!

Works for me!

Originally Posted by SicNTiredInSoCal

How about the term ?!

Works for me!

or ?

Kathyet