I would note too that “Undocumented Immigrants” is itself a misnomer, a slight (or not so slight) redefinition of the legal term “Illegal Alien” which is their actual status. They are criminally in the US. There is a legal concept that suggests you cannot profit by an illegal act.
Proponents of no borders do everything they can to hide the reality of what they advocate for, because they know it is wildly unpopular. Re-labeling reality is another trick of the trade.
Yes, word games annoy me to no end. I knew one person who jokingly referred to illegal immigrants as "permanent tourists." As good a name as any other if you're not interested in accuracy.
Small but necessary correction. In Wong Kim Ark, the Supreme Court specifically mentioned his parents as "legal residents" of the United States. Trump's EO is seeking to narrow "birthright citizenship" to exclude children born here of people who are not legal residents. Trump is after "birth tourism." From the SCOTUS decision:
'That at the time of his said birth his mother and father were domiciled residents of the United States, and had established and enjoyed a permanent domicile and residence therein, at said city and county of San Francisco, state aforesaid.
'That said mother and father of said Wong Kim Ark continued to reside and remain in the United States until the year 1890, when they departed for China.
'That during all the time of their said residence in the United States, as domiciled residents therein, the said mother and father of said Wong Kim Ark were engaged in the prosecution of business, and were never engaged in any diplomatic or official capacity under the emperor of China..."
If Trump succeeds I believe birthright citizenship will apply to "permanent residents" rather than "legal residents." Just being in the US legally will not be sufficient.
Bravo! You have once again proven why you are my favorite writer from the Great White North.
Thanks Daniel!
I would note too that “Undocumented Immigrants” is itself a misnomer, a slight (or not so slight) redefinition of the legal term “Illegal Alien” which is their actual status. They are criminally in the US. There is a legal concept that suggests you cannot profit by an illegal act.
Proponents of no borders do everything they can to hide the reality of what they advocate for, because they know it is wildly unpopular. Re-labeling reality is another trick of the trade.
Yes, word games annoy me to no end. I knew one person who jokingly referred to illegal immigrants as "permanent tourists." As good a name as any other if you're not interested in accuracy.
Small but necessary correction. In Wong Kim Ark, the Supreme Court specifically mentioned his parents as "legal residents" of the United States. Trump's EO is seeking to narrow "birthright citizenship" to exclude children born here of people who are not legal residents. Trump is after "birth tourism." From the SCOTUS decision:
'That at the time of his said birth his mother and father were domiciled residents of the United States, and had established and enjoyed a permanent domicile and residence therein, at said city and county of San Francisco, state aforesaid.
'That said mother and father of said Wong Kim Ark continued to reside and remain in the United States until the year 1890, when they departed for China.
'That during all the time of their said residence in the United States, as domiciled residents therein, the said mother and father of said Wong Kim Ark were engaged in the prosecution of business, and were never engaged in any diplomatic or official capacity under the emperor of China..."
If Trump succeeds I believe birthright citizenship will apply to "permanent residents" rather than "legal residents." Just being in the US legally will not be sufficient.