Pathetic: Associated Press officially drops 'illegal immigrant' from Stylebook; Update: More media to follow?

All hail political correctness!

BREAKING: Associated Press (@AP) Drops 'Illegal Immigrant' From Stylebook http://t.co/nZfFItFQum

— Jordan Fabian (@Jordanfabian) April 2, 2013

AP Style tip: @AP no longer sanctions the term "illegal immigrant." Here's why: http://t.co/uKOKjuE3tb

— APStylebook (@APStylebook) April 2, 2013

The AP has announced on its blog that it no longer sanctions the use of the term “illegal immigrant” to describe immigrants who are in this country illegally. No, really:

Note: AP doesn't even consider the more legally precise term "illegal alien." Its focus was the already-inaccurate "illegal immigrant."

— Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) April 2, 2013

Unbelievable.

https://twitter.com/joshgreenman/status/319167060196339713

https://twitter.com/LilMissRightie/status/319163655163879424

sub-legal immigrants. #NewAPGuidelines

— ¡El Sooopèrr! ن c137 (@SooperMexican) April 2, 2013

https://twitter.com/SonnyBunch/status/319168632116613120

https://twitter.com/LilMissRightie/status/319163894880940032

"Grand Theft Auto (GTA)" is now "Permanently Borrowed Without Asking (PBWA)" #NewAPStyle

— David M. Drucker (@DavidMDrucker) April 2, 2013

Why use two words when 17 will do? #APprotips

— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) April 2, 2013

https://twitter.com/Aaron_RS/status/319163552583790592

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According to AP, my kid is no longer lazy. He just subscribes to a slothful lifestyle.

— Debbie, BS, MS, MS, MS, PMP, AA, BA (@mosesmosesmoses) April 2, 2013

@SonnyBunch Murderer is out. The term "accused of unlawfully ceasing the life of another" preferred. #NewAPStyle

— Mike (@ThePantau) April 2, 2013

Refrain from the word "debt". Instead say "monetary sum owed due to financing of super-awesome programs" #NewAPGuidelines

— Sunny McSunnyface (@sunnyright) April 2, 2013

No more "illegal immigrant" use. So we're at the point where "pro-law enforcement" means "anti-immigrant bigot." #tcot

— Razor (@hale_razor) April 2, 2013

https://twitter.com/NathanWurtzel/status/319163754153660416

https://twitter.com/BrettLoGiurato/status/319167620739899394

Welcome to the wonderful world of “real journalism,” folks.

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Update:

Hey, why stop with the Associated Press? There’s so much more PC potential!

https://twitter.com/xtinatini/status/319162461070700544

You're next, @nytimes, @latimes, @washingtonpost, @WSJ. No human being is illegal. cc @AP @DefineAmerican

— Jose Antonio Vargas (@joseiswriting) April 2, 2013

Looks like more “nuanced” reporting could be on its way:

NYT standards editor says they've "been discussing some possible revisions in our guidance" on using terms like "illegal immigrant."

— Michael Calderone (@mlcalderone) April 2, 2013

On "illegal immigrants": I'm told that @nytimes is also working on revisions to its usage guidelines to "provide more nuance and options."

— Margaret Sullivan (@Sulliview) April 2, 2013

Nothing would make the SEIU happier:

#TimeIsNow RT @32BJ_SEIU: 'Illegal immigrant' no more! http://t.co/3dQTd45flC A welcome & overdue decision by @AP. @nytimes next? #CIR

— SEIU (@SEIU) April 2, 2013

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Update:

Such utter lame-itude from the AP warrants major mockery. Fortunately, snarky Twitterers delivered. Enjoy!

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Editor’s note: The original title contained a typographical error. It has since been corrected.