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Original Date Announced
July 24, 2018DOJ sent an email instructing Public Information offices to use the term "illegal alien" in press releases, because "the term 'undocumented' is not based in U.S. code, and should not be used to describe someone's illegal presence in the country."
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DOJ redacted email: Describing Alien Status in Press ReleasesEffective Date
July 24, 2018Current Status
Fully in EffectOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Change in PracticeSubject Matter: EnforcementAgencies Affected: DOJ
Commentary
Justice Department: Use 'illegal aliens,' not 'undocumented'
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