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The Biden administration has reportedly directed homeland security officials to stop using the terms “alien” and “illegal alien” when referring to immigrants and asylum seekers— terms immigrant rights advocates have long called out for being dehumanizing and racist.

‘Aliens’ No More: Biden Administration Reportedly Directs Immigration Officials To Use ‘Inclusive Language’ https://t.co/jIrzm7DwEK pic.twitter.com/qiqAeNpx2b

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