Biden Administration Labels Illegal Immigrants as 'Newcomers', Faces Backlash

The new terminology is part of a broader effort to use more inclusive language, sparking a heated political debate.

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.