illegal alien
Example Sentences
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On July 7, 2026, at approximately 6:50 AM CT, ICE law enforcement attempted to conduct a vehicle stop as part of a targeted enforcement operation to arrest an illegal alien.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
“If you knowingly conceal or harbor an illegal alien from a police officer, it is a felony,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 27, 2024
He denied charges of disrupting government business and official functions and being an illegal alien in possession of a gun.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2016
“An illegal alien who has received deferred action is authorized by the Department of Homeland Security to be ‘lawfully present’ during the period deferred action is in effect.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 18, 2014
Alito questions Clement about a hypothetical U.S. citizen, pulled over by police for driving 10 miles over the speed limit and suspected of being an illegal alien.
From Slate ● Apr. 26, 2012
