{"id":2195709,"date":"2024-03-09T20:56:59","date_gmt":"2024-03-10T01:56:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-upset-biden-used-term-illegal-when-asking-how-many-americans-have-been-killed-by-illegal-aliens\/"},"modified":"2024-03-09T20:59:47","modified_gmt":"2024-03-10T01:59:47","slug":"democrats-upset-biden-used-term-illegal-when-asking-how-many-americans-have-been-killed-by-illegal-aliens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-upset-biden-used-term-illegal-when-asking-how-many-americans-have-been-killed-by-illegal-aliens\/","title":{"rendered":"Democrats angered by Biden&#8217;s use of the term &#8216;illegal&#8217; while inquiring about the number of Americans killed by undocumented immigrants"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">40<\/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%2Fdemocrats-upset-biden-used-term-illegal-when-asking-how-many-americans-have-been-killed-by-illegal-aliens%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=2195709&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>President Joe Biden Faces Criticism for Using Term &#8220;Illegals&#8221; in State of \u200dthe Union \u2062Address<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">President Joe Biden received backlash from Democratic lawmakers \u2063on\u200d Thursday\u200d after he referred to individuals\u2064 as &#8220;illegals&#8221; during his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/people-are-going-to-remember-that-screaming-daily-wire-hosts-slam-biden-over-angry-sotu-delivery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">State\u200d of\u200b the Union<\/a> speech.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Biden used\u2062 the term \u2064in response to pressure from Rep. \u2063Majorie Taylor \u200bGreene (R-GA) to mention Laken Riley, a 22-year-old\u2062 nursing student allegedly murdered \u2062by\u200c an\u200b illegal immigrant from Venezuela. However, Biden\u200d mistakenly referred to her as &#8220;Lincoln Riley.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cLincoln Riley!\u201d Biden exclaimed. \u201cAn innocent young \u200cwoman who was killed by an illegal.\u200d That\u2019s right. But how many of the thousands\u200c of people \u200cbeing \u2063killed by \u200cillegals? To her parents, I say, my \u2064heart\u2064 goes out to you having lost children myself. I understand.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Despite advocating\u200d for amnesty for millions\u2062 of illegal immigrants and emphasizing \u2064the need \u200dfor\u200c Republican support\u200c to secure\u2064 the border, Biden&#8217;s use \u2063of the term &#8220;illegals&#8221; did not sit well\u200c with many Democrats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cAs a proud immigrant, I\u2019m extremely\u2062 disappointed to hear \u200bPresident Biden use \u2063the word \u2018illegal,\u2019\u201d expressed Rep. \u2062Chuy Garcia (D-IL)\u200c <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepChuyGarcia\/status\/1765950131159859281\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">on \u200cTwitter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cDisappointed that<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/POTUS\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">  @POTUS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">  would use such dehumanizing right-wing rhetoric to speak \u200cabout immigrants tonight. No human being is illegal,\u201d stated Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-IL) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DeliaRamirezIL\/status\/1765943756979634574\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">on \u2064Twitter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cLet me be clear: No human being \u200bis illegal,\u201d posted Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) on X after \u2064the speech.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rep. Pramila Jayapal\u200b (D-WA), chair\u2063 of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/live\/state-of-the-union-updates-watch#0000018e-1c25-d7d8-a7ee-bebf66ef0000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">expressed disappointment<\/a> \u200b with Biden&#8217;s reference to\u2064 illegal immigrants. She stated, \u201cI wish he hadn\u2019t engaged with Marjorie Taylor Greene and \u2062used the word illegal.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cJust like we should not be implementing Republican policy, we\u2063 should not\u200d be repeating Republican rhetoric,\u201d remarked\u200b Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The\u2063 Biden administration has\u200d previously <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/biden-state-of-the-union-uses-term-illegal-immigrants-his-dhs-warned-against-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">advocated<\/a> for eliminating the use\u200c of terms like &#8220;illegal alien&#8221; \u2062or &#8220;illegal immigrant&#8221; in government communication. Instead, they have \u200dreferred to those who have crossed into \u200dthe United States illegally as &#8220;newcomers&#8221; or \u200c&#8221;undocumented.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\"><b>CLICK HERE TO\u2062 GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThis \u2064change is designed to encourage more inclusive language in the agency\u2019s outreach efforts, internal documents, and overall communication with stakeholders, partners, \u2063and the general public,\u201d stated the Department of Homeland \u200bSecurity regarding their decision \u200cto discontinue the use of the term &#8220;illegal alien.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Biden has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/south-dakota-lowers-unemployment-to-pre-pandemic-levels-after-state-rejected-lockdowns\/\" title=\"South Dakota Lowers Unemployment to Pre-Pandemic Levels After State Rejected Lockdowns\">faced criticism<\/a> from Republicans for his handling of\u200b the border, with House Republicans even \u200dwearing pins that\u2063 read &#8220;Stop\u200b The Biden Border Crisis&#8221; during the State \u2064of the Union.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the use of the term &#8220;illegals&#8221; in the\u200c immigration debate contribute to a harmful narrative surrounding immigration?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Style=&#8221;font-weight: 400&#8243;>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The term &#8220;illegals&#8221; has long been a contentious issue in the immigration debate. Critics argue that it dehumanizes individuals and contributes to a harmful narrative surrounding immigration. Instead, they \u2063advocate for using terms like &#8220;undocumented immigrants&#8221; or &#8220;people without legal status.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">President Biden&#8217;s \u200cuse of\u2063 the term &#8220;illegals&#8221; in his State of the Union speech has drawn criticism from those who believe it\u200b contradicts his administration&#8217;s stated\u200d commitment to immigration reform and creating a more inclusive society.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some argue that Biden&#8217;s use\u2062 of the term was\u200d a misstep, highlighting the need\u2064 for more careful language in discussions about immigration. They stress\u2063 the importance of using language \u2063that respects the humanity\u200c and dignity\u2064 of all individuals, regardless of their immigration status.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Proponents of using the term &#8220;illegals&#8221; argue that \u200dit accurately reflects the legal status of individuals who are in the country without proper documentation. They believe that using euphemistic language like &#8220;undocumented immigrants&#8221; obscures\u200b the reality of their immigration status and\u2062 undermines efforts to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-recall-petition-close-to-success\/\" title=\"Newsom Recall Petition Close To Success\">enforce immigration laws<\/a>. However, this perspective fails to acknowledge the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/i-get-caught-up-and-i-spiral-tom-holland-announces-hes-taking-a-break-from-social-media-for-mental-health\/\" title=\"\u2018I Get Caught Up And I Spiral\u2019: Tom Holland Announces He\u2019s Taking A Break From Social Media For Mental Health\">potential harm caused<\/a> by dehumanizing language and the negative impact it can\u200d have on public perception and policy \u2064discussions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The controversy surrounding President Biden&#8217;s use of the term &#8220;illegals&#8221; highlights the \u200dongoing struggle to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/md-gov-hogan-urges-biden-lawmakers-to-work-together-on-covid-19-relief-legislation\/\" title=\"Md. Gov. Hogan urges Biden, lawmakers to work together on COVID-19 relief legislation\">find common ground<\/a> and respectful language in the immigration debate. It serves as a reminder that words matter\u200d and can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mainstream-media-and-big-techs-seismic-shift-to-the-left\/\" title=\"Mainstream Media and Big Tech\u2019s Seismic Shift to the Left\">shape public opinion<\/a> and policy decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Moving forward,\u2064 it is important for politicians and policymakers to\u2064 consider the impact of their words and strive to use inclusive language that acknowledges the humanity and dignity of all individuals, regardless of their immigration\u200b status. By doing so, they\u2064 can foster a more productive and compassionate discussion about immigration reform and work towards creating a society that upholds\u2062 the values of fairness and justice\u200b for all.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Democratic lawmakers criticized President Joe Biden for using the term &#8220;illegals&#8221; in his State of the Union address. Biden mentioned it after being pressured by Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) to reference the alleged murder of nursing student Laken Riley by an illegal immigrant from Venezuela, as reported by the police<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":200,"featured_media":2195710,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-2059267283.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2195709","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-2059267283.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2195709","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/200"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2195709"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2195709\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2195710"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2195709"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2195709"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2195709"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}