Describing a person as an “illegal” immigrant is dehumanizing
How so?
given that only acts can be legal or illegal, not people
Yes, that’s why it’s “illegal immigrant” not “illegal person”.
“Undocumented” immigrant is the generally accepted term.
Among some people, among others it’s “illegal immigrant”. Undocumented is wrong, the people have documentation, they just don’t have the legal right to reside where they do.
one is clearly more dignified than the other.
No, they’re both equally dignified, you’ve just been snarfing down propaganda.
How so?
Yes, that’s why it’s “illegal immigrant” not “illegal person”.
Among some people, among others it’s “illegal immigrant”. Undocumented is wrong, the people have documentation, they just don’t have the legal right to reside where they do.
No, they’re both equally dignified, you’ve just been snarfing down propaganda.