Charles Garcia : Justice Anthony Kennedy , writing for the majority , joined by Chief Justice John Roberts and three other justices , stated : `` As a general rule , it is not a crime for a removable alien to remain present in the United States . '' Supreme Court majority was wise to avoid term `` illegal immigrant '' The term suggests that individuals , rather than actions , are unlawful , he says . He says foreign nationals residing unlawfully in the U.S. are not criminals . 00:52:08
Charles Garcia : Supreme Court majority was wise to avoid term `` illegal immigrant '' The term suggests that individuals , rather than actions , are unlawful , he says . He says foreign nationals residing unlawfully in the U.S. are not criminals . 00:52:08