{"id":2106970,"date":"2023-11-24T08:52:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T13:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-dhs-orders-border-agents-to-use-preferred-pronouns-for-illegal-immigrants\/"},"modified":"2023-11-24T08:55:25","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T13:55:25","slug":"bidens-dhs-orders-border-agents-to-use-preferred-pronouns-for-illegal-immigrants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-dhs-orders-border-agents-to-use-preferred-pronouns-for-illegal-immigrants\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden&#8217;s DHS mandates border agents to respect preferred pronouns of undocumented individuals"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbidens-dhs-orders-border-agents-to-use-preferred-pronouns-for-illegal-immigrants%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2106970&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Biden Administration&#8217;s DHS Instructs \u2062Border Patrol\u2063 Agents \u200bto Use Gender-Neutral \u200cLanguage<\/h2>\n<p>The Department\u2063 of Homeland Security (DHS) under the Biden administration is implementing new guidelines for Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents. These guidelines\u200d require agents to ask immigrants for their &#8220;preferred pronouns&#8221; and to use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congress-has-officially-gone-gender-crazy\/\" title=\"Congress Has Officially Gone Gender Crazy\">gender-neutral language<\/a> while on duty.<\/p>\n<p>The guidance, titled &#8220;Guide to Facilitating Effective Communication with Individuals who \u2062Identify as LGBTQI+,&#8221; emphasizes the importance of inclusive language and instructs CBP\u200c agents to avoid certain terms. It\u200d states that all CBP employees should use this guidance \u200cwhen interacting with the public, including individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming.<\/p>\n<p>The document specifically \u2064states that CBP agents should not use gender-specific pronouns or titles until they \u200chave more information about\u200b the individual. Terms like &#8220;Mr,&#8221; &#8220;Mrs,&#8221; \u2064&#8221;sir,&#8221; or &#8220;ma&#8217;am&#8221; are also discouraged.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8Biden Directs\u2064 Border Patrol to use Illegal Aliens&#8217; Preferred Pronouns<\/p>\n<p>We just obtained <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CBP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CBP<\/a> documents directing personnel to only use \u2063woke language when encountering individuals invading the United States <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HwhiYJmqmm\">pic.twitter.com\/HwhiYJmqmm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Oversight Project\u200d (@OversightPR) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OversightPR\/status\/1725604527426998322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 17, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The guidance also clarifies that gender identity and sexual orientation are separate and \u200cdistinct, and that terms\u200d and definitions may vary among \u2063LGBTQI+ \u2063individuals. It encourages CBP agents to be mindful of these differences.<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Homeland Security&#8217;s focus on adopting new language comes \u2064at a time of crisis on the\u200c southern border. Since President Biden took office, an estimated 1.7 million illegal immigrants have entered the United States. This has led to criticism from Rep. Mark Green,\u200b Chairman of the\u200d House Committee on Homeland Security, who believes that agents need more resources to address the border crisis instead of being trained on pronouns.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, The Daily Wire revealed that the Department of Homeland Security&#8217;s Office of Civil Rights and \u2064Civil Liberties commissioned a report\u2062 from the RAND Corporation, which recommended\u2063 changes to offensive language. The \u2062report suggested replacing terms like &#8220;male&#8221; and &#8220;female&#8221; with &#8220;nonbinary,&#8221; &#8220;cisgender,&#8221; and &#8220;transgender,&#8221; and replacing terms like &#8220;illegal immigrant&#8221; with &#8220;undocumented\u2064 noncitizen.&#8221;\u2064 Rep. Green criticized this\u2063 report as a deceptive strategy \u200cto hide the failures of Secretary \u2064Alejandro Mayorkas&#8217; leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the controversy surrounding these language changes, \u200cthe DHS has not responded to \u200crequests for comment.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are some arguments made by critics \u200cagainst the implementation of gender-neutral language \u2062guidelines, and how do proponents respond\u200d to these criticisms<\/h2>\n<p><span>  &#8220;ma&#8217;am&#8221; should\u2064 be avoided unless explicitly requested by \u2062the individual. Instead, agents are encouraged to use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mayo-clinic-debuts-woke-policies-including-wearable-pronoun-buttons\/\" title=\"Mayo Clinic Debuts Woke Policies Including Wearable Pronoun Buttons\">gender-neutral pronouns<\/a> such as &#8220;they&#8221; or &#8220;them&#8221; until the person&#8217;s\u200d pronouns\u200c are known.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200dguidelines also provide \u2064recommendations for respectful and inclusive\u2064 communication. Agents are \u200dinstructed to use gender-neutral terms when referring \u2064to\u2064 relationships or family members, such as &#8220;partner&#8221; instead of &#8220;husband&#8221; or\u200b &#8220;wife.&#8221; They are also advised to use inclusive language when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-dhs-orders-border-agents-to-use-preferred-pronouns-for-illegal-immigrants\/\" title=\"Biden's DHS mandates border agents to respect preferred pronouns of undocumented individuals\">discussing\u200b personal identification documents<\/a>, such as using the term \u200c&#8221;parent&#8221; instead of &#8220;mother&#8221; or &#8220;father.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The \u200cimplementation of these guidelines by the DHS is\u2063 seen as a significant step \u200ctowards creating \u200ban inclusive\u2063 and respectful environment\u2063 for individuals who identify as LGBTQI+. It aims to ensure that interactions \u2062between CBP agents and immigrants are respectful, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.<\/p>\n<p>By asking individuals for \u200ctheir preferred pronouns,\u200b CBP agents \u200bare demonstrating their commitment to\u200d embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. This practice helps to avoid misgendering and shows respect towards individuals&#8217; self-identified gender.<\/p>\n<p>Critics \u2063argue that these guidelines may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/unprecedented-california-health-workers-face-fine-or-imprisonment-for-going-maskless\/\" title=\"California health workers could be fined or imprisoned for not wearing masks, which is an unprecedented measure.\">hinder effective communication<\/a> and create confusion for CBP agents. They claim that implementing \u2062such gender-neutral language requirements is unnecessary and may distract agents from their primary duties of \u2063border security and immigration enforcement. Some argue that these guidelines are a result\u200c of political correctness \u200band an \u200coveremphasis on identity politics.<\/p>\n<p>However, proponents\u200b of these guidelines argue that using gender-neutral language is a small but significant way to create an \u200dinclusive and respectful environment. They believe that acknowledging and respecting individuals&#8217; identities can positively impact their overall experience with CBP agents.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, research has shown that using proper pronouns and gender-neutral language can have a significant impact on the mental \u2064health and well-being of transgender and nonbinary individuals. These guidelines aim to create an environment that is sensitive to the needs of all individuals, \u2062regardless of their gender identity.<\/p>\n<p>The implementation of \u2063gender-neutral language guidelines by the Biden administration&#8217;s DHS is an important step towards creating a more \u200cinclusive society. By instructing CBP agents to\u200b use gender-neutral language and respect individuals&#8217;\u200d preferred \u2063pronouns, the DHS\u200b is \u2064setting\u2062 a standard for respectful and inclusive communication.<\/p>\n<p>While critics\u2064 may argue that these guidelines are unnecessary and\u2062 may hinder effective communication, proponents believe that\u200c they contribute to a more inclusive and respectful environment. By recognizing and respecting individuals&#8217; identities, \u200bthese guidelines promote dignity \u200cand respect in interactions between CBP agents and \u200bimmigrants.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the \u2064implementation of gender-neutral language guidelines by the DHS is a significant step towards creating an inclusive and respectful environment for individuals who identify as\u200b LGBTQI+. These guidelines emphasize the importance of using inclusive \u2064language and respecting individuals&#8217; preferred pronouns. While there \u2062may be differing opinions about the \u200bnecessity and effectiveness of these guidelines, \u200cthey \u2064demonstrate the administration&#8217;s commitment to \u200bpromoting diversity and inclusivity within the CBP and the larger society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Biden administration&#8217;s DHS is directing CBP agents to ask immigrants for their &#8220;preferred pronouns&#8221; and use gender-neutral language. 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