Overview

• The Biden administration has introduced the term 'newcomers' to refer to illegal immigrants, sparking significant backlash from Republican lawmakers and critics.
• Critics argue the term 'newcomers' minimizes the legal and societal implications of illegal immigration, with some linking it to violent crimes and the fentanyl crisis.
• The term was used in the context of a Senate bill proposing $1.4 billion for cities and states to provide services to these individuals, alongside expediting work permits.
• The White House's shift in terminology aligns with previous efforts to use more inclusive language, such as replacing 'illegal aliens' with 'noncitizens' or 'undocumented individuals'.
• This change in language has become a focal point of political debate, with opponents accusing the Biden administration of encouraging illegal immigration through policy and rhetoric.