In a recent directive from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the Biden administration, border agents have been instructed to use preferred pronouns when addressing individuals classified as illegal immigrants. This step is viewed as part of the administration’s wider efforts to promote respect and dignity in their handling of immigration issues.
The DHS, originally established in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks, is the federal department tasked with public security. The new directive forms part of a broader approach aimed at fostering inclusivity and respecting individual identities. The move will impact the way border agents interact with the people they encounter during their work, with a focus on using language that aligns with each individual’s expressed gender identity.
?Biden Directs Border Patrol to use Illegal Aliens' Preferred Pronouns
We just obtained @CBP documents directing personnel to only use woke language when encountering individuals invading the United States pic.twitter.com/HwhiYJmqmm
— Oversight Project (@OversightPR) November 17, 2023
Critics of the decision, such as some border patrol agents and conservative commentators, argue that the directive is an overreach and a misallocation of resources. They contend that border security should focus on enforcement of immigration laws, rather than on issues of personal identity. However, advocates for the change argue that respect for individual identities is an integral part of human rights, which should be upheld even in the context of law enforcement.
