North Carolina High School Student Suspended for Using Term 'Illegal Alien'

The suspension of a student for a vocabulary question about 'illegal aliens' has sparked controversy and legal action.

A North Carolina high school student was suspended for asking if 'alien' referred to 'illegal aliens' during a class assignment.
The term was deemed racially insensitive by the school, leading to a three-day suspension.
The student's family has hired a lawyer, citing concerns over the potential impact on his future, including college scholarships.
Public and legal debates have emerged over the use of the term 'illegal alien,' which is still found in dictionaries and federal code.
State Senator Steve Jarvis has intervened, suggesting the situation could have been handled as a teachable moment.