The Society of Professional Journalists voted this week to support the recommendation that newsrooms abandon the term “illegal alien” and to reconsider the implications of using "illegal immigrant".
“Drop the I-word," a campaign headed by Colorlines goes beyond the newsroom, and focuses on eradicating "the dehumanizing slur "illegals” from everyday use and public discourse.“ The campaign is led by immigrants and diverse communities and recognizes the inherent human dignity in every individual.
For updates, news and calls to action from the Drop the I-Word Campaign, click here.