Words matter, and it is back to US non-citizens being termed aliens
The Biden administration's 2021 removal of the term 'alien' is reversed by ICE on January 21, 2025, reinstating 'alien' and 'alienage' to define foreigners. This language, criticized for creating outsider stigma, marks a shift as other agencies may follow. Immigration attorney Nathasha Rocha highlights the potential negative impact on public perception and judicial decisions.
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The Biden administration's 2021 removal of the term 'alien' is reversed by ICE on January 21, 2025, reinstating 'alien' and 'alienage' to define foreigners. This language, criticized for creating outsider stigma, marks a shift as other agencies may follow. Immigration attorney Nathasha Rocha highlights the potential negative impact on public perception and judicial decisions. 
