Is using the term ‘illegal’ a generational thing?
Two of the biggest names in print journalism, The New York Times and the Associated Press, continue to use the term "illegal immigrant," despite the controversy over the phrase.
Drop the ‘i’ word? Debating the term ‘illegal immigrant’
Illegal immigrant: Used to describe someone who has entered a country illegally or who resides in a country in violation of civil or criminal law.- AP Stylebook
Latino voters find ‘illegal immigrant’ offensive, says poll
In a new national poll of likely Latino voters conducted under the direction of Latin Insights shows almost half of respondents, or 46 percent, say the term "illegal immigrant" is offensive.
How immigrants forced Media to teat them like humans in 2011
2011 was a big year. The New York Times, Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, the Society for Professional Journalists and others responded to the call to drop the i-word. Though we have a way to go, we have moved the needle in our favor.
Eliminate “illegal aliens” once and for all!
There has been a national push to get mainstream media to stop using the word "illegal" to describe immigrants. Several newspapers have come on board, such as the Miami Herald, and smaller newspapers. Unfortunately, the Associated Press (AP) is not one of those news entities.
Despite criticism, AP Stylebook dictates that journalists use ‘illegal immigrant’
When reporting on people who are in the U.S. without permission, should journalists refer to them as “illegal” or “undocumented”? The AP Stylebook advises journalists to use “illegal immigrants.” But some journalists and news consumers say this term is dehumanizing and legally inaccurate.