ICE to discontinue using terms that marginalize people who are in this country. (ABC News)

Words do matter and it’s important to humanize our immigration policies to foster a sense of community that will lead to better enforcement outcomes. Zero tolerance and dehumanizing language engender anger and hatred among various immigrant communities from coast to coast. America is a nation of immigrants and its imperative to welcome people from around the world who seek a better life for themselves and their children. We must live up to the self- proclaimed “Shining City on A Hill”, using dehumanizing terms falls far short but this policy change is great step in the right direction.