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Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?

A foreigner is defined a person who is not a citizen of the United States. Federal law has prohibited noncitizens from voting in federal election since the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act was passed in 1996. Punishment includes fines, imprisonment, inadmissibility, and deportation. Exempt from punishment is any noncitizen who, at the time of voting, had two natural or adoptive U.S. citizen parents, who began permanently living in the United States before turning 16 years old, and who reasonably believed that they were a citizen of the United States. Federal law…  

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 @93QCF59Libertarian from Georgia  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but need to become a U.S. citizen

 @8GL7N2J from Wisconsin  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, only if they are in the country legally

 @9TDDDSJ from Alabama  answered…10mos10MO

If they are in the country legally and have a ss number and photo ID yes they should be able to vote.

 @9DS9QW7 from Alabama  answered…2yrs2Y

Only honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. military should be allowed to vote.

 @9D4X3T4Libertarian from Nevada  answered…2yrs2Y

Only legal citizens and those residing and living in the US legally should be able to

 @9S9G78K from Texas  answered…11mos11MO

yes, but they have to be knowledgeable on the situation and what's going on, who and what they're voting for.

 @9D4PHFG from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

Only third generation+ citizens should be allowed to vote

 @9BWWCK5Veteran from Arkansas  answered…2yrs2Y

Legal citizen and legal immigrants (Green Card Holder)

 @99YY4Q7 from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

only if they are in the process of becoming a citizen.

 @95XMGRC from Kansas  answered…3yrs3Y

No kick out everyone but the Whites

 @92GP4KT from Texas  answered…3yrs3Y

only legal citizens or permanent residents

 @8ZY3S57 from Michigan  answered…3yrs3Y

legal foreigners should be able to

 @8ZR3MQB from Kansas  answered…3yrs3Y

I believe that if they went through the legal proceedings of becoming a United States citizen then yes they have the right to vote. However, if they are illegal than no.

 @8ZHJL7D from Pennsylvania  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, if they are a legal American citizen

 @8ZG7HC3 from Wyoming  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, if they are an American citizen

 @8YR76FQLibertarian from Georgia  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but only after attaining US citizenship.

 @8YCN9VY from Pennsylvania  answered…3yrs3Y

yes, if they're documented citizens

 @8YB3WK7 from Oregon  answered…3yrs3Y

I want to expell al illegals within america

 @8Y28LHFConstitution from Illinois  answered…4yrs4Y

If they Have a citizenship

 @8XB3HLS from Oklahoma  answered…4yrs4Y

as long as they are citizens of the US

 @8X2S8HC from Washington  answered…4yrs4Y

yes, but they should become a legal citizen first.

 @8WXV43N from North Carolina  answered…4yrs4Y

If they have been a LEGAL citizen of the U.S. for the set number of years yes.

 @8WXSKJWRepublican from Ohio  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, only if they are a legal U.S citizen

 @8VMRM3B from Ohio  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, as long as they are a legal Citizen

 @8VDMWPV from New York  answered…4yrs4Y

Only once they become a legal citizen, and living in the US for 14 years

 @8V3HPQJ from Kentucky  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, if they came here legally

 @8TSKDM3 from South Dakota  answered…4yrs4Y

So long as they are a citizen or legal permit resident otherwise no

 @8TG3TN4 from Missouri  answered…4yrs4Y

if they are now a citizen and have lived here for at least 3 years and pay taxes they should be able to vote

 @8TCF6H7 from Indiana  answered…4yrs4Y

IF they can become a citizen first

 @8TBLN5K from Florida  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, if they immigrated to the US through the legal means. All legal US citizens have the right to decide our leaders.

 @8TBH5H3Constitution from Maryland  answered…4yrs4Y

Depends on if they are legal or not.

 @8T6W43RRepublican from New York  answered…4yrs4Y

As long as they become legal citizens and pay taxes like other Americans

 @8T4VFSS from Virginia  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes if they enter through the immigration process and want to help this country.

 @8T48YFK from Ohio  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, if they are a legal resident in the United States.

 @8T3RT5X from Missouri  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, as long as they legally became a citizen.

 @8T3GXFC from California  answered…4yrs4Y

Pay taxes and lived here over 5 yrs

 @8T2TRNPRepublican from Illinois  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but they must be legal foreigners/immigrants who pay taxes to be allowed to vote

 @8SZWLVF from South Carolina  answered…4yrs4Y

any legal citizen should vote

 @8S7PYHT from Arkansas  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, if they are for sure a legal citizen of the United States, and pay taxes.

 @8S4QPJY from Florida  answered…4yrs4Y

no illigals

 @8RXVPWD from Texas  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes once they become naturalized citizens

 @8RSPMT4 from Arizona  answered…4yrs4Y

Only USA citizens no matter if they were born here or in another country

 @8RKZWMD from South Carolina  answered…4yrs4Y

They should have the right to vote only if they came to this country legally.

 @8RGC57G from Texas  answered…4yrs4Y

When they become a US citizen then they can vote

 @8R85YFT from Illinois  answered…4yrs4Y

yes as long as they are a legal citizen

 @8R6Q5TB from Minnesota  answered…4yrs4Y

As long as they're Legal immigrants with the required paperwork and an ID to prove who they are.

 @8R5FS7G from Ohio  answered…4yrs4Y

Foreigners who have citizenship should be allowed to vote

 @8R39GPY from New Hampshire  answered…4yrs4Y

If legally immigrated yes.

 @8QZXFBT from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

After gaining citizenship and proving they are here to work and push the country forward

 @8QZK86N from Kansas  answered…4yrs4Y

100% no, voting is a right paid for by the sacrifices made by Americans when we won our independence from England. If you’re not an American you have no right to vote!

 @8QX824LRepublican from Indiana  answered…4yrs4Y

If they want to become citzen and pay taxes.

 @8QQ6ZCJ from Washington  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but only me :)

 @8QJYN5S from Arkansas  answered…4yrs4Y

If they have attained citizenship, yes

 @8QH2TLM from New York  answered…4yrs4Y

Legal immigrants who pay taxes should have the right to vote

 @8PT2PDR from Massachusetts  answered…5yrs5Y

If your a citizen you can vote

 @8PJPNKL from Washington  answered…5yrs5Y

if they have a green card, yes.

 @8P6B4JY from New York  answered…5yrs5Y

If they have citizenship than I suppose but not if they aren’t currently living here

 @8P352RG from Ohio  answered…5yrs5Y

They should only be allowed to vote if they have been residing in the country for 5 or more years, pay taxes, and should only be able to vote in local election.

 @8NVV8M9 from West Virginia  answered…5yrs5Y

yes, only if they are legally here.

 @8NN3T43Republican from Georgia  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but only in local elections until after living in the country for 20 years

 @8NKJNNXConstitution from Texas  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes but must register for citizenship and draft.And have clear desire to get citizenship.

 @8NDK5YH from Indiana  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but only if they are trying to become legal

 @8MY865DRepublican from California  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, citizens with a green card should be able to vote.

 @8MVDZXT from South Carolina  answered…5yrs5Y

As long as they are legal citizens of American they should be able to vote.

 @8M8BDMT from Oregon  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes if they are legal (full time) citizens of the U.S

 @8M88JP8 from Georgia  answered…5yrs5Y

Legal immigrants should have the right to vote.

 @8LX7TYX from Ohio  answered…5yrs5Y

Legalized foreign citizens shall be allowed the right to vote in local and federal elections

 @8LS387LRepublican from Illinois  answered…5yrs5Y

If you’re a citizen of the US you should be allowed to vote

 @8LQ9P6Z from California  answered…5yrs5Y

yes but only if they become citizens of the united states

 @8LNSB99Republican from California  answered…5yrs5Y

Just as long as they are not living here illegally.

 @8L6P9CQ from California  answered…5yrs5Y

I think they should vote as long as they are registered as a United States Citizen.

 @8L4G6QF from Kentucky  answered…5yrs5Y

only if they are LEGAL citizens

 @8KQJ95R from Georgia  answered…5yrs5Y

Only legal immigrants who work and pay taxes should be allowed to vote.

 @8KNZJKD from North Carolina  answered…5yrs5Y

NO, unless they are legal US citizens

 @8KHCQ73 from Washington  answered…5yrs5Y

If they are legal citizens for ten years and pay taxes, they can vote.

 @8JY2KXDRepublican from Wisconsin  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but only if they are registered citizens of the US.

 @8JV65XX from California  answered…5yrs5Y

Only Vitor.

 @8JL756X from Pennsylvania  answered…5yrs5Y

if you are an immigrant who is now a legal citizen of the united states then yes

 @8J9YRYJ from Pennsylvania  answered…5yrs5Y

Have to be legal immigrants, and be here for 5 years

 @8HT5ML4 from North Carolina  answered…5yrs5Y

Legal citizens alone should have the right to vote

 @8H5STYK from Alaska  answered…5yrs5Y

If they are here legally, such as people from Palau which is a COMPACT of the US and they are allowed to live here without being a citizen and have to pay taxes

 @8G2GY76 from New Hampshire  answered…5yrs5Y

Permanent Residents and US Citizens only.

 @8FZHWLP from Virginia  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes but after they get the proper background education so they can support their vote with information.

 @8FT22HS from Washington  answered…5yrs5Y

yes they should be allowed to vote but only if they are legal citizens and went through the process of becoming a citizen

 @8FMNSNQRepublican from Florida  answered…5yrs5Y

yes if they become u.s citizens and have been in the country for at least 4 years

 @8DNPR57American from Indiana  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, as long as they reside here legally and meet all the requirements to vote.

 @8CSCTQT from Tennessee  answered…5yrs5Y

Everyone who’s is a citizen should be able to vote

 @8CP6WY6 from Ohio  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes. As long as they are legal citizens of the United States, and pay taxes, and contribute to society

 @8CMZYHW from Ohio  answered…5yrs5Y

Citizen, sure.

 @8CJZH2H from Virginia  answered…5yrs5Y

Naturalized foreigners yes illegal immigrants no

 @8C83R8Z from Indiana  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes but only if they are legally in the country and have permanent residency here

 @8C7R3CH from Arizona  answered…5yrs5Y

yes and no, only legal US citizens should be permitted to vote, so if a foreigner becomes a citizen after living here, they can vote.

 @9B8TR2D from Utah  answered…2yrs2Y

If they are a legal U.S. Citizen

 @9B894W2Independent from Oklahoma  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, as long as they have 5 years of government and history.

 @99599T5 from North Carolina  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but they should not be allowed to vote in presidential or governor elections to ensure the safety of the country from possible election interference.

 @98YB8FS from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

If you're an American citizen then you can vote. Why is that so hard to understand?

 @98XNYDZRepublican from Michigan  answered…2yrs2Y

Depends how long they have been in the country for

 @98SY3YMLibertarian from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

No, we should abolish the voting system

 @98QFBM6 from Ohio  answered…2yrs2Y

Only A emergency situation

 @98F887YRepublican from Arkansas  answered…3yrs3Y

only citizens born here should be allowed to vote

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