It May Be a Crime to Say ‘Illegal Alien’ in NYC

If people use this phrase to describe undocumented residents, and they intend to “demean, humiliate or harass a person,” New York City officials may asses a fine of up to $250,000. A related prohibition applies to anyone who threatens to call immigration officials, if the party has a “discriminatory motive.” Words have power in court…
https://www.napolilaw.com/article/it-may-be-a-crime-to-say-illegal-alien-in-nyc/
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