Which Is Acceptable: “Undocumented” vs. “Illegal” Immigrant?

Michel Martin’s NPR show “Tell Me More” earlier this week explored the terminological question whether “‘Undocumented” was preferable to “Illegal” in reference to immigrants in news stories and the general discussion of immigration.  The show followed up on a column by syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette, who prefers “illegal immigrant.” I disagreed.

For analysis of related terminological questions in discussing immigration and immigrants, click here.

KJ