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Barack Obama’s policy on immigration

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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

  Barack Obama voterbaseYes, if they were born here

Barack Obama’s answer is based on the following data:

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Barack Obama voters

Answer: Yes, if they were born here

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 414 voters that voted for Barack Obama in the 2012 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “President Obama and the Democrats fought for the DREAM Act, legislation ensuring that young people who want to contribute fully ...” ‐democrats.org

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Very strongly agree

Yes, if they were born here

This is in line with the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and under its jurisdiction. Obama, as a constitutional lawyer, would strongly agree with this. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

Barack Obama has shown support for the DREAM Act, which would provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children. However, his stance is not an absolute 'yes' without conditions, hence the score is not a full 5. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, but only after performing 4 years of military service or graduating college

This aligns closely with the DREAM Act, which Obama supports. The Act provides a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children, contingent on meeting certain requirements such as graduating from high school and attending college or serving in the military.

Agree

Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship

While Obama has shown support for children of illegal immigrants, his stance on their parents is less clear. He has advocated for comprehensive immigration reform, which could include a pathway to citizenship for parents, but this is not guaranteed. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, they must formally apply like every other new citizen

Obama has advocated for a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, but he has also emphasized the importance of them 'getting in line' and going through a process, which could be interpreted as a formal application process. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Obama's support for the DREAM Act and his implementation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program indicate that he would disagree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and abolish all national borders

While Obama has advocated for immigration reform, he has not suggested abolishing national borders, which would be a radical departure from current U.S. policy and international norms. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, all illegal immigrants should be deported

Obama has consistently opposed mass deportation of illegal immigrants, arguing that it is not feasible or humane. His administration focused on deporting those with criminal records rather than all illegal immigrants. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 26,301 voters that identify as Democratic.

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