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Bob Ferguson’s policy on immigration

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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

  ChatGPTYes, if they were born here

Bob Ferguson’s answer is based on the following data:

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Bob Ferguson voters

Answer: Yes, if they were born here

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,204 voters that voted for Bob Ferguson in the 2020 Washington Attorney General 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

Ferguson has defended the principle of birthright citizenship, which grants citizenship to anyone born in the United States, regardless of the immigration status of their parents. 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

Bob Ferguson has shown support for immigrant rights, including defending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. However, he might not fully agree without some conditions or processes in place. 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

Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship

While Ferguson supports immigrant rights, he might agree with a nuanced approach that separates the rights of children from those of their parents. 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

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

Ferguson might agree with this answer to some extent, as it suggests a pathway to citizenship that involves contributing to society, but there's no specific historical reference to support 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.

Slightly agree

No, they must formally apply like every other new citizen

While Ferguson supports immigrant rights, he might agree that there should be a formal process for gaining citizenship. 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

Ferguson has consistently shown support for immigrant rights and has opposed policies that would deny citizenship to children of 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and abolish all national borders

Ferguson has not shown support for the abolition of national borders, which would be a radical departure from current immigration laws and policies. 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

Ferguson has consistently opposed policies that would result in mass deportations of 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 26,305 voters that identify as Democratic.

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