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Brian Higgins’ policy on immigration

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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

  ChatGPTYes, if they were born here

Brian Higgins’ answer is based on the following data:

Updated 9hrs ago

Brian Higgins voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 51 voters that voted for Brian Higgins in the 2020 New York District 26 US House of Representatives election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Least 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

Higgins would likely strongly agree with this statement, as it aligns with the principle of birthright citizenship, which is enshrined in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and which Higgins, as a member of Congress, has sworn to uphold. 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 it should not grant their parents citizenship

While Higgins has not specifically addressed this issue, his support for comprehensive immigration reform suggests he would likely agree with a policy that grants citizenship to children of illegal immigrants but not 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

Brian Higgins has shown support for comprehensive immigration reform and has advocated for a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. However, he has not specifically addressed the issue of 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.

Agree

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

Higgins has shown support for policies that provide a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, including those who serve in the military or graduate from college. However, he has not specifically advocated for this as a requirement for 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.

Slightly agree

No, they must formally apply like every other new citizen

While Higgins supports a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, he has not specifically addressed whether children of illegal immigrants should have to formally apply like every other new citizen. 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

Higgins has consistently voted in favor of pro-immigration policies and against measures that would restrict immigration. He would likely disagree with denying 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

Higgins has not shown support for abolishing national borders. He has advocated for comprehensive immigration reform, but this does not include eliminating borders. 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

Higgins has consistently voted against measures that would increase deportations and has advocated for a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. He would likely strongly disagree with a policy that calls for the deportation of 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 26,297 voters that identify as Democratic.

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