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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s just semantics. If you want us to say no human is illegal, that’s fine. But humans can be illegal immigrants, right?  Humans can do illegal things, right?

If a human enters the US illegally, that’s a criminal action. Would you prefer we can them “criminals”. That would be accurate, no?[/quote]

Here is the problem and I sincerely think you don’t know this.

It’s not “criminal” to enter the US illegally or to overstay your visa, just like it’s not criminal to do a 50 in a 35. [/quote]

Exactly.  The PPs that keep using the word "illegal" seem to think it means "criminal" when it comes to immigration status. In fact, it's a civil matter, not a criminal one. Here are the facts:

*Entering the U.S. without inspection (e.g., crossing the border without a visa or going through a port of entry) is a violation of immigration law—but it’s not a criminal offense in most cases. It’s a civil violation, similar to overstaying a visa.

*Overstaying a visa (which is how a large number of undocumented immigrants become undocumented) is also a civil infraction, not a criminal one.
So, while being in the country without proper documentation is a violation of immigration law, it’s not the same as committing a crime like theft or assault. And importantly, seeking asylum—even without a visa—is legal under both U.S. and international law.

In short:
👉 Being in the U.S. without a valid visa is a legal issue, but it’s not necessarily a criminal one.
👉 The term “illegal” is not a legal classification and is discouraged by many legal and human rights organizations.[/quote]

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