Our country has been built by waves of immigrants. It is unique in the world, and is the basis for our diversity. We should by no means label immigrants as ILLEGAL without context having been provided.
Why is this important?
Except in direct quotations, do not use the terms illegal alien, an illegal, illegals, undocumented aliens or undocumented workers. Use the unmodified word immigrant only for people who have entered the U.S. lawfully.
Do not describe people as violating immigration laws without attribution.
If possible, specify how someone entered the country illegally and from where. Crossed the border? Overstayed a visa? What nationality?
