After 1986, “amnesty” became politically toxic for many Republicans. Subsequent proposals started using “earned legalization,” “path to status,” or “permanent s

After 1986, “amnesty” became politically toxic for many Republicans. Subsequent proposals started using “earned legalization,” “path to status,” or “permanent status for Dreamers” while still doing the same core thing. The word changed. The substance often didn’t. You can argue the policy is good o…