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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@9WG97FVLibertarian8mos8MO
People on work visas should be able to vote in elections since the status of their employment could be left to the will of politicians.
@8D4K8ZQ5yrs5Y
Yes, but only if they have a green card or citizenship.
@B5MVR9G 1mo1MO
Only for those who have entered the country legally and have met the minimum requirements for time lived here in order to become citizens.
@B56GK6K2mos2MO
Yes, they should be able to if they have a U.S. citizenship. If not, they should not have the right to vote.
@B4HFVKQ3mos3MO
I think it depends on how long they’ve been living here, they’re should be at least a 5 year minimum
@B3V8PTB4mos4MO
People who came to the country legally, and resided in the United States for a given time, do have the right to vote. However, those who came into the country illegally, that's the first crime they committed, they should not have the right to vote.
@B2W7H2B5mos5MO
Foreigners living in the USA should be allowed to have an informational vote that does not affect the elections but provides our officials a better understanding of their needs and desires.
@B2QBBM45mos5MO
yes and no, im afriad fraud could happen but at the same time I think if someone is paying taxes and has a life here they deserve a chance im on the fence
@B2LNXVD5mos5MO
I think if they are legal citizens then they should be able to vote just like anyone else who is an American citizen
@B28M7MC6mos6MO
I think foreigners should be able to vote as long as they have the documents necessary and or have been residing in the USA for a certain period of time.
@B25JFNQ7mos7MO
If their citizens then the do deserve the right to vote if they aren't citizens then they don't deserve the right to vote
@9Y5SF7WIndependent8mos8MO
No, and reform immigration policy so that people can legally enter the country more efficiently and safely.
@9XTPYZF8mos8MO
Only legal citizens should be allowed to vote and foreigners should be provided the means to ensure they become legal citizens.
@9X9F2J78mos8MO
No, those who receive an income tax should be allowed to vote and those who have lived in the country for five years.
@9X8MKXL8mos8MO
no taxation without representation, if they pay the taxes and cause no problem I believe they should be represented and be able to vote
@9WNR85M8mos8MO
Only if they're legal immigrants and US citizens for over 5 years and have lived in the country for that same amount of time
@9VBDSJ99mos9MO
If a foreigner has a citizenship to the united states they may be allowed to vote. if they are in the process or don't have one then they may not vote
@9SZT2Q610mos10MO
Yes, but they should only be able to vote in local and county elections after living in the country for 10 years and paying taxes.
@9KWS3RV1yr1Y
Yes to municipal & county elections if voted on by referendum and the pay property tax. Otherwise No
@9KPXK8Q1yr1Y
Yes, and the entire world should have a say in US elections due to our country's outsized influence in global politics
@9KJZ6GJIndependent1yr1Y
If they are a citizen in U.S. paying taxes and planning on staying when the candidates are in office they should
@9K495V51yr1Y
Foreigners who are legal citizens, regardless of their duration (maybe half a year minimum), should be allowed to vote.
@9JY2R9C1yr1Y
They should be allowed to vote if they have residence; a drivers license. If they do not, but pay taxes then they should be allowed to vote in local elections.
@9JRKY2K1yr1Y
Yes, if they've lived in the country for more then 10 years, if the have taken the test to become a U.S. citizen. If not they should still be able to vote in local elections.
I don't necessarily know how I feel about this one. I think after a certain amount of years in the country than yes.
@9JLS6T31yr1Y
Perhaps if the foreigner has made a significant contribution to America, they could gain the right to vote. Even though they may not be a legal citizen, if for example their contribution to the community is recognized, then they should have a say on matters that affect their community.
@9JHMMBY1yr1Y
They should at least live in the state for a year before voting because they will have to experience living in the united states first.
@9JDYVD21yr1Y
they are becoming a US citizen so i dont see the problem with them being able to contribute in picking our president???
@9JB25ZB1yr1Y
they should be allowed to vote only if they show loyalty to the united states and not our enemies who want to see destruction of our democracy and living in the united states for 10 years
@9GK6RRR 2yrs2Y
Yes, but only up to the state level, after living here 10 years, and paying taxes for at least two congressional terms.
@9GFBGQX2yrs2Y
If they understand the political landscape, what issues different communities are facing, etc. then I think it’s fine. If they have no understanding of the U.S. government system then no.
@9G8ZGPS2yrs2Y
It depends, if they are illegal immigrants then no but if they have moved legally from another country to live here then they can, only after a certain amount of years as a citizen here.
@9G63BKD2yrs2Y
If they are moving here for good than yes because this is there new home and they want representatives who will accurately support them. But if their just visiting then no because they won't have a need to if there not going to stay.
@9FRYK77Independent2yrs2Y
No, but I feel it depends on how long the person is in the country. I feel three or more years in the country should allow you to vote.
@9FP87RQ2yrs2Y
After living in the country for 10 years and paying taxes
@9FN6GH52yrs2Y
Yes, but they need to show that they are educated in politics
@9FMV5Z82yrs2Y
yes if they live in the united states period they have the right to vote
@9FMKJS62yrs2Y
Yes, after 14 years of living in the country
@9DR8QKCIndependent2yrs2Y
If they are paying taxes to the state and provide a valid ID at the polls then they can vote other wise no.
@9DJVKXD2yrs2Y
Everyone, regardless of whether they're a "legal" citizen or not, who lives in the country should have the right to vote.
@8YFM49Z3yrs3Y
yes, but only if there legal citizens
@9W4WTKFIndependent 9mos9MO
Yes, as long as they are proven to be Americans now that they live here and hopefully follow the laws.
@9T6M89N10mos10MO
If they are a legal citizen then yes; however, they must hold citizenship for at least 5 years before they can start voting. Illegal immigrants on the other hand should NOT be allowed to vote at all.
@9SNZB5910mos10MO
Pathways to citizenship should be expanded for those actively paying taxes and who have a number of years at a permanent address in the U.S.
Yes, if they are a naturalized citizen, or pay taxes and have lived in the U.S. for a couple of years.
@9BYX5F82yrs2Y
Yes, After they become US citizens
@9BWZH3B2yrs2Y
Background check required.
@99XZGVM2yrs2Y
no untill you get your citizenship and your are the right age to vote.
@96GPF3YIndependent3yrs3Y
It depends because they could be trying to purposely trying to sabotage an election.
@958M2GJ3yrs3Y
If you pay taxes, you vote.
@93SJPSFProgressive3yrs3Y
Yes, but only in local elections where they pay taxes or have vested interests, like the school board if they are parents or students.
@93R4NXQ3yrs3Y
People on a path to citizenship should have the right to vote.
@93C8YGWRepublican3yrs3Y
Only for men cause i hate women
Yes, but only if they are a US citizen.
@925TP863yrs3Y
must complete citizenship pay taxes be gainfully employed community service snd hzve lifelong mentoring
@8ZTNXWZ3yrs3Y
no unless, they are registered into the united states.
Yes, but they must be or plan to be permanently living in the country or living here for at least 5 years after voting. This way they have an impact on their future too.
@8ZQB25H3yrs3Y
Only if they become citizens legally
@8ZNHY8J3yrs3Y
Yes, anyone that had lived for more than 5 years, has acquired their citizenship, and pay their taxes should have the rights to vote.
@8ZGVMYY3yrs3Y
Yes, but they should have to live in the US for a certain period of time. Maybe not 5 years, but between 2 and 5 so it allows time for them the gain knowledge and education on the system as well as candidates.
@8ZFC6CWIndependent3yrs3Y
yes, only if legally in the country
@8Z9893Q3yrs3Y
They should be able to vote as long as they are her legally
@8Z83YZK3yrs3Y
i feel this is a question jailah can not answer.
@8Z5PRXW3yrs3Y
People who have a visa should not be able to vote but people who have a green card should be able to vote.
@8YWS6633yrs3Y
Only those currently in the naturalization process for several years and have a good understanding of American politics.
@8YNL2QL3yrs3Y
yes only if they are legal and have lived hear for 5 years
@8YHHY3X3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they have a permanent residence in the US and are informed on current political issues
@8Y8MDL53yrs3Y
if you are a citizen who will be staying in this country you should. if you are a visitor or tourist then no
@8Y4WW7Q4yrs4Y
Yes, only if they're in the process of getting a citizenship
@8XS45N44yrs4Y
Yes, if they are registered as U.S. citizen.
@8XDXTFC4yrs4Y
Yes as long as they are legally living in the country
@8X7599Z4yrs4Y
yes, if they're going to live in our country for over 5 years
@8X2KWKH4yrs4Y
Maybe, it depends on the situation
@8WV93964yrs4Y
No, only citizens living in the U.S for a long period of time should be able to vote, legal citizens at most.
@8WV92954yrs4Y
After 10+ years of residency should foreigners be allowed to participate in local elections.
@8WTYL9D4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they've lived in the US for at least 6 years, have a job, no criminal records, and understand for what/who they're voting for.
@8WSNT4B4yrs4Y
if they are only here temporary then no.
@8WJJLYK4yrs4Y
I think only citizens should be allowed to vote but if they are foreigners that want citizenship then I think the US should help them
@8WDJ7L2Independent4yrs4Y
If they are legally living in the united states and are paying their taxes they should have the right to vote
@8W6TQ6P4yrs4Y
Yes if they are living here for an extended period of time
@8W3BWW84yrs4Y
only once they have been naturalized
@8VZMDSG4yrs4Y
Maybe yes, if they been residing in the US for quite a long time, pay taxes, follow the rules, laws, then yes
@8VZLWNT4yrs4Y
Only allowed to vote in local elections unless they've been living in the U.S. for 10 years.
@8VDBRS94yrs4Y
Yes, but after becoming citizens. But should also rework the citizenship process
@8VB36B74yrs4Y
Yes, If they are citizens and have proper legal documents
@8V9R3GL4yrs4Y
They should have to be legalized citizens to vote.
@8V6DMLK4yrs4Y
Yes, because I am an immigrant
@8V6DD9N4yrs4Y
I think that illegal immigrants should be able to vote, but I didn't think the question was worded specifically enough.
@8V6BVB8Libertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they are going through the citizens process or here on a visa.
@8V332N54yrs4Y
they can vote once they are a legal citizen other wise they have no business In our elections.
@8V2Z9SY4yrs4Y
If they become a certified U.S. Citizen then yes they should have the right to vote.
@8V2Y2LC4yrs4Y
As long as if they are not interfering.
Any person who intends on living here for an extended period of time should be able to vote.
@8TBH5H3Constitution4yrs4Y
Depends on if they are legal or not.
@8T3DG9V4yrs4Y
I think those with green cards should be allowed to vote. Otherwise it should be those that are citizens.
@8T2X7DQ4yrs4Y
if they are a U S citezen and of age
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