Words Matter: The Political Myth Of Anchor Babies

What’s in a word? A lot, actually. Especially when it comes to immigration terms.Words matter because of the influence – often subtle, often disguised - they have over our minds. Take the term “Anchor Babies”.The term, in actuality, refers to “birthright citizenship”.If you’re born in the United States, you’re a U.S. citizen.Yet, those who use the term “anchor babies” assert that children born to immigrants in the U.S. should NOT be granted citizenship. Recommended Links For More Information:The Attack On The 14th Amendment And The Myth Of Anchor BabiesImmigration Looney Tunes: The Anchor Babies Myth