Why do people call "illegal alien criminals" Immigrants?

Illegal aliens are criminals because they are breaking the law. They are not going through the process to be here llegally. Immigreant come here legally. So why to peole keep calling these criminals "immigrants?"

Answer:
An excellent point! I shall adopt your term immediately.
Because being in the States illegally entering amounts to no more than a civil offense. It is the equivalent of a speeding ticket. Nice try though, you almost sound like you know something.
Political correctness run amok.
you already answer to your question

they breaking the law so the correct definition are criminals
Criminals are G.W. Bush, Tony Blair, and their gangsters in the army.
The others are workers.
I prefer the term "invaders".
It's politics meant to confuse people who don't have all the facts.
Though we wish it would change, it probably never will.
Pick up a dictionary and you'll find out.

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