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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@9T6CKVM10mos10MO
I'm conflicted as us citizens should vote but also many undocumented immigrants have been here a long time and are basically American. They should have the ability to vote to
@9MM6FRHConstitution1yr1Y
No, and no voter ID should be handed to them. They have a right to visit only, otherwise they need to go through the naturalization process if they want to vote.
No, Non citizens should not be eligible.
@93VNY343yrs3Y
allow them to vote in local elections after living for 6 years but nothing else till they get citizenship
@93PL7963yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they’re a permanent resident
@97RR8843yrs3Y
If they become a us citizen
@8W9VDW34yrs4Y
if they are United States Citizens
@B5J7TTP1mo1MO
Only naturalized US citizens should have the right to vote in federal elections. For state and local elections, they can decide this law for themselves.
@B4RBC6C2mos2MO
I think that after a certain amount of time it would make sense to let immigrants vote, they are already contributing to the country.
@B4KS6TJ3mos3MO
Any immigrant, with the correct legal documents showing they are a citizen of the USA and 18 years old should be allowed to vote.
Everyone who resides in the United States 18 years old and older should be able to vote including those in prisons and with prior convictions since they can be affected. All people in the United States regardless of their legal status, are allowed to get state IDs and Driver’s licenses.
@B434Q6C3mos3MO
Yes, to people who have lived in United States for 5 years can vote in local elections and pay taxes during their immigration.
@B2XVZD25mos5MO
Yes, if they are planning on living in the country long term and have currently lived there for at least 3 years and are paying taxes.
@B2SJRC25mos5MO
If the foreigners are documented immigrants and legal US citizens with no criminal record, they should be allowed to vote
@B29YF256mos6MO
Those who have green cards may be able to vote and assuming their hasn't been any major record they have comitted in or out of the U.S
@9ZHZP248mos8MO
No because they came into this country illegally and didn't bother going through the legalization process so they shouldn't have the right to vote
@9ZDDHT58mos8MO
No, but the citizenship process should be expedited. No one should be living here for more than 5 years without becoming a citizen. There’s not one good reason that should exist.
@9V2JTXG9mos9MO
Yes, but only if they have lived in the country for a year, intend to continue living in the country, and are currently in the process of becoming a legal citizen.
@9TBHKWF10mos10MO
Yes but have there own building in big cities like chicago or where ever they are located to be able to vote and a certain system for voting
@9SBXJ2H10mos10MO
Yes only if they are here legally, working and paying taxes and have resided in the USA for at least 5 years
Individuals who have no criminal records, have been in the country for 15 years, have proven to contribute to society
@9QT8L9X12mos12MO
Any immigrant who has become an American citizen should be allowed to vote, in the meantime while earning citizenship, or on a visa they should be able to vote within their state.
@9KPZJHXLibertarian1yr1Y
They should be able to vote locally after one year, but then after five years, then they should be able to vote for everything else.
@9KKQT8Y1yr1Y
The system is broken I have no idea everything is everywhere it’s unorganized now literally Terrist are in u it’s states
@9KK5DQJ1yr1Y
No. Nor should I be allowed to vote in an election in another country because I have a vacation home there an spend a few weeks or months of each year somewhere else. Talk about election interference!!
@9K7PRPG1yr1Y
Yes, but as long as they are fluent in English and they have an understanding of whom they are voting for in each respective election
If the foreigner is in the process of becoming a citizen, pending approval, or has just recently become a citizen they should be allowed to vote.
You gotta earn your right. If you wanna be part of a system, prove yourself. Therefore, having citizenship must keep and stay the criteria.
I think if they lived in the united states for a good amount of time and become a citizen, they should be allowed, but the government should make it easier for foreigners who came to america to gain citizenship.
@9J6K2YXProgressive 1yr1Y
No, but the term 'foreigner' is leading and does not address residency, citizenship, or participation in other aspects of U.S. life (e.g., paying taxes). It should be 'non-citizen', in which case, no, they should not.
@9J6K2YXProgressive 1yr1Y
The term 'foreigner' is leading and does not address residency, citizenship, or participation in other aspects of U.S. life (e.g., paying taxes). It should be 'non-citizen', in which case, no, they should not.
@9HZN2RZ1yr1Y
Yes and No because if they’re just visiting then no, but if they’re planning on staying in the US and becoming a citizen then yes they can vote
if they pay what i pay and do what i do why cant they? well and live here how u gonna vote for somewhere u dont live
@9FT9YPXIndependent2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if they've lived in the US for 5 years and have an intent to become a citizen or have the intent to reside in the US for the rest of their lives.
@9F8D9WT2yrs2Y
yes, but only the foreigners that have followed the law and came to the U.S for a better life.
@9DRFXRS2yrs2Y
If you become legal citizen, yes.
@9DBC96Z2yrs2Y
Should have lived in the country for at least 5 years and pay taxes
@9DB8WQR2yrs2Y
not for presidents but maybe for local like governors or mayors
@9D7LQ6X2yrs2Y
Only if they were born in a foreign country, legally migrated to the USA, went through the process to become an American citizen, contribute to society, and have no criminal record.
@999BJ3D2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as they are legal citizens of the United States they are entitled to all the same rights as a natural born citizen.
@9W2D6H59mos9MO
They should be legally allowed to vote after becoming a citizen and being a citizen for an entire presidency (day 1 to final day)
@9VZPHYC9mos9MO
No, but provide them citizenship which can allow them to vote, since people who are not citizens should not be able to vote.
@9VZN283Progressive9mos9MO
No, only when they become citizens can they vote, this does not mean I believe there is voter fraud.
@9SCZ44F10mos10MO
Yes, but only if they are here legally and after living in the country for 5 years and that they are working and paying taxes
@9RTNHTY11mos11MO
Yes, if you pay taxes you should be able to vote. What happened to no taxation without representation?
@9QW96TN12mos12MO
Yes, anyone who pays taxes should be allowed to vote unless they are among the domestic ruling class or a foreign ruling class.
@9HRR2BR2yrs2Y
I think that if they live here full time anyways, we should give them citizenship. from there the issue is resolved.
@93XKPJ43yrs3Y
Yes, but only after living in the country for 8 years and if they pay taxes.
@9CLHBKS2yrs2Y
Foreigners with green cards and who pay taxes
@9CGSSR42yrs2Y
It is difficult these questions directly as there are so many nuances that need to be taken into consideration
@9CBT32C2yrs2Y
Yes, if they are citizens of America.
@9CBSW9T2yrs2Y
Yes, but they must remain in the United States.
@9BXVQ2D2yrs2Y
After we process them at the border
@9BNKQT72yrs2Y
Yes but only after living in the country for 1 year.
@9BL3HF92yrs2Y
Voting doesn’t matter, everyone will say “your vote matters” but it literally does not
@9BKL9JV2yrs2Y
All voting should be abolished in favor of self-rule
@9B9F6Z9Independent2yrs2Y
yes only if they want to
Only if they recive official citizen ship of the United States
@96LMW8Y3yrs3Y
If they know there views and are aware of each partys agenda and view as well as the issues thier talking about
@96H5YCP3yrs3Y
If they have a citizen ship, then yes
@95RMCNZ3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they have applied for citizenship/have a green card.
@95K8PWB3yrs3Y
Yes, but they cannot be convicted of a crime in the United States or their previous country
@95FPHBK3yrs3Y
Yes anyone who pays taxes and lives in the country for at least 4 years
@959CBYF3yrs3Y
They should vote if they have the documentation to vote.
@94ZN2ZM3yrs3Y
If you speak the native language adapt to the culture of America then you're able to vote
@94YQQFH3yrs3Y
Foreigners should be allowed to vote with citizenship or being married to a US Citizen
@94RZQLH3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if you're a legal citizen of the US
@94RWRK23yrs3Y
depends if they lie in the U.S. because then maybe but if they dont then no
Immigrants can vote as long as they are valid US citizens.
@94RBBRW3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after living here for 5 years and providing proof of intending to reside there long term.
@94PQ8GVWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
no because they are no living in out state
@94N5RK8Progressive3yrs3Y
No, but it should be easier to attain United States citizenship.
if they are staying for the rest of there life and have citizenship then yes
@94DSBH93yrs3Y
@94DKDLS3yrs3Y
I am unsure about this question
@949LXWC3yrs3Y
If they pay taxes and can pass the citizenship test, yes, after 5 years.
@93QCH8TIndependent3yrs3Y
Their vote should count for a half a vote.
@93MKDRZ3yrs3Y
Yes but after living here for 3 years or longer.
Perhaps after living in the US for 2yrs.
@93KGRWD3yrs3Y
Yes, but they should only be given partial voting power.(Example: vote counts for 1/2)
@angelinadroulias3yrs3Y
If they are here legally and are U.S. citizens
@9378N8JRepublican3yrs3Y
If they came here legally, then yes.
@936DRJF3yrs3Y
No, They aren’t citizens yet so they don't really shouldn’t be voting on what happens in a country until they are citizens.
Only if you are a citizen and you pay your taxes
@93596H23yrs3Y
They should have the right to vote, after a test, just to make sure they at least have a sufficient amount of information about the United States and maybe the candidates too
@92XR2QL3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they have a US passport
@92XNXPJRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, but only with a US Passport
@92X5S8QRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they have a US Passport
@92X2LGV3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they’re legal citizens with a US passport
@92RT3LT3yrs3Y
Common people should not vote.
@92MQJWW3yrs3Y
Yes, after the obtain legitimate citizenship and understand the Declaration of Independence and Constitution.
@92G9LT53yrs3Y
Yes, but they must be long term residents with valid visas or in the process of becoming citizens
@92FHQMZ3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they are considered long-term or permanent residents
@925JJBX3yrs3Y
i don't vote so i wouldn't know
@923H33H3yrs3Y
If they are trying to become a citizen then the should vote but if they don't plan on staying and they don't want a citizenship then there vote shouldn't matter.
@8ZZ8ZTB3yrs3Y
Voting has little impact
@8ZPL2SRRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes if they lived here for 10 years and came here legally
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