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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@9F94X282yrs2Y
Some illegal immigrants with a clean criminal record and in the process of becoming a citizen should be allowed to vote
@9TFK8S810mos10MO
All legal foreigners residing in the US should have the right to vote in all elections, those unable to confirm legal status should still be able to vote in their local elections as they could be awaiting their green card status or seek asylum in the US. These local elections do affect their lives more directly and they should be allowed to vote accordingly.
@9Q7W8P612mos12MO
No, if non-citizens can vote, citizenship means nothing. Make it dramatically easier to become a citizen instead.
@8L45S8BRepublican5yrs5Y
If you come into the country legally and complete all the steps to gain citizenship, You should have the right to vote.
@9635LY93yrs3Y
foreigners should be able to vote as long as they take a political test to show they understand the system.
@8X495534yrs4Y
yes, but they have to be in the process of becoming a citizen
@8DN328N5yrs5Y
yes, but only if they are permanent residents (green card holders)
@B563H8V2mos2MO
Only if they're a citizen in the United States, 100% vet them. and have lived in the United States for 10 years.
@B3NRFP84mos4MO
yes but only if they have a minimal of a 4 year visa or plan to stay for the next 4 years and they are legal tax paying people
@B3K654KRepublican4mos4MO
Not in federal elections, but states and localities should have the right to determine the question for their own jurisdictions.
@B32GMQ9 5mos5MO
Only legal citizens should be allowed to vote, but it is my understanding that if you're a citizen, you pay taxes.
@B2XW9675mos5MO
I believe, eventually foreigners should be allowed to vote as long as they have reached a certain requirement in terms of residency. I also think that all foreigners must have entered the country legally to be able to vote.
@B2FYPGBIndependent6mos6MO
yes, also giving them some form of identification and safety to stay that is not pricy and long wait.
@9ZNWQXR8mos8MO
Legal citizens should be allowed to vote but also if they have lived here for 5 years should be able to
@9ZHY9JYWomen’s Equality8mos8MO
If they're staying for an extended period of time, yeah. Like if they're gonna stay for a president's entire term, they should be able to vote for who that person is.
@9YN5SXB8mos8MO
I think it depends on if said foreigner is legally a citizen or not. If they are, then yes, they can.
@9YN5CVX8mos8MO
Yes, if they decide to reside in the US but aren't a citizen or come to the US as a child without citizenship.
@9YB8RQJ8mos8MO
No, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote. If the foreigners obtain a citizenship, they can vote.
@9XXVXJNIndependent8mos8MO
Yes, as long as they have citizenship in the U.S., pay taxes, and live here over half the time they should be able to vote.
@9XJSGMX8mos8MO
If you were born here or became a U.S. citizen that you should have all right to vote. Not if you're just an immigrant.
@9X4LK2X8mos8MO
You have to be living in the country to have a say, if you are only visiting or even staying for a few years you shouldn't vote.
@9WY4MKY8mos8MO
depends on weather the foreign individual who has lived in country for ten years is committed to staying in this country and become a citizen
@9WJ5V2M8mos8MO
No but we need to overhaul immigration and make the path to citizenship easier. Also migrant workers should be allowed to vote.
@9VNMWL69mos9MO
Yes if they have legal status or are attempting to obtain and have lived here for a hot minute and obviously if they are paying taxes.
If they are legal citizens then yes and if they are not they need to conduct a background search of that person.
@9VKWTWJ9mos9MO
Reasons for Limiting Voting to Citizens:
Civic Responsibility:
Argument: Voting is seen as a core responsibility of citizenship. Citizens have a vested interest in the country's laws, policies, and governance because they are subject to its laws, pay taxes, and often share in a long-term commitment to the country.
Potential Impact: Restricting voting to citizens ensures that only those who have fully integrated into the country and taken on its obligations have a say in its political decisions.
Legal Framework:
Argument: U.S. law currently limits voting in federal elections to citizens,… Read more
They can live in the states for 3 years and be able to vote in local elections after passing their legal test to be a citizen. The test is hard a enough because most do not speak English and they need to know the benefits.
@9T852DB10mos10MO
If they are citizens or are here on a work visa, then yes. Otherwise they are essentially "visiting" our country and shouldn't have a say in our political elections.
@9SPZP4PPeace and Freedom10mos10MO
I think people from new places should have to do some paperwork or sig some form then be able to vote.
@9R5D3NL12mos12MO
I think it's fine if they pay taxes, and are in the process of obtaining citizenship, after a certain period of time I think 5 years roughly would be fine.
@9M2D8YW1yr1Y
They should only be able to vote if they have become a citizen and have resided in the U.S. for 10 years.
@9LZF2KZ1yr1Y
id feel like they would have to be here for a bit to really understand or politicians and all that stuff and laws and general knowledge about that area of things
@9LLSGPLRepublican1yr1Y
They must first retain a citizenship in the U.S and then have retained that membership for at least until the next term of election
@9JY374KIndependent1yr1Y
If they have a lineage in America then yes i think they should be able to vote because they have influence
@9JWL9DT 1yr1Y
They should only be able to vote after living here for a considerable amount of time, pay taxes, and their primary residence is here.
@9JVGM521yr1Y
as long as they meet the requirements for voting and arent a terrorist or anything like that i dont see why they couldnt vote
@9JH6XZV1yr1Y
Yes, as long as they are planning to become a permanent resident of the states or apply for a VISA to become a citizen
@9HVJJ6G1yr1Y
Yes, but only if they pay taxes and have held residency in the United States for Five years and have not been convicted of a felony.
@9HVBP8Z1yr1Y
No, kids should be raised to be racially color blind instead of being taught they are inherently racist or disadvantaged based on the color of their skin
@9HFY7W72yrs2Y
Forigners who do not have citizenship should not have the right to vote. However forigen individuals who have citizenship should have the right to vote.
@9H53CVF2yrs2Y
If they live in the US and provide money to the US then I think they should be allowed to vote but only if they live here.
@9H4PNLS2yrs2Y
If they are legal citizens that pay taxes, are held to the same standards, and can be effected by the outcome of the election
@9GZWXSY2yrs2Y
I would overall say yes, but I would be amenable to a requirement to reside in the country for at least two years first.
@9GVWSV7Republican2yrs2Y
If they were to have a documented proof of citizenship in the United States and did not lack the knowledge of the presidency and of the government then yes they shall have the right to vote as everyone else. Possibly a one-year ban of voting although over the age of 18 could be thrown into effect knowing the fact they are new to the country.
@9GRCG6W2yrs2Y
Yes. Give privileges based on the number of years of residence, beginning with local elections and gradually increasing radius
@9GP3SCF2yrs2Y
I believe that if they will be here for a certain amount of time where their lives will be impacted by the votes then they should be able to vote. This is ONLY after they are also given a contract to sign stating this is not biased by political events done in their home country.
@9GKXYGZ2yrs2Y
Confirmed immigrants should be allowed to vote meanwhile illegal immigrants should be deported and trialed by there country
@9GFNWMQ2yrs2Y
There should be requirements like are they a net positive person for our country, are they in the process of gaining citizenship & no criminal record
@9G9BDS42yrs2Y
Only citizens should be allowed to vote, however we should make it easier for foreigners and refugees to become citizens of the U.S.
@9G9B6CT2yrs2Y
If theyre going to be actively impacted by the elections then yes. so like if they plan on living here forever then yes.
@9FNJP432yrs2Y
but they have to be a resident for 5 years
@9FMLK6K2yrs2Y
I think they should as long as they're legal.
@9FLVR3L2yrs2Y
I think that some people should be allowed as long as they are of good moral character and respect the authorities and keep up with the news of the country.
@9FKVHYN2yrs2Y
If they have became a citizen, or resided in the United States for a good amount of years, pay their taxes, work as an American, have not committed any criminal act.
@9FGZLQM2yrs2Y
@9FD6D692yrs2Y
Yes but only if they have been living here for a while
@9FD653P2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as they have lived in the country for 5 years and they pay taxes.
@9FCJMX62yrs2Y
Democracy is a disease and should be abolished.
@9FBJLW52yrs2Y
They have to become a citizen first then they can vote all they want.
@9F8L4WF2yrs2Y
Yes, but the foreigners have to be citizens.
@9F8D4M82yrs2Y
If you are a tax-paying citizen, you deserve the right to vote.
@9F7R2CM2yrs2Y
Yes, if they are educated on who the candidates are and about them as people
@9F6W3NZ2yrs2Y
only illegal aliens should vote
@9F2KKMM2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if they're a U.S. citizen and have been residing in the U.S. for at least 2-3 years.
@9F2G63W2yrs2Y
Yes they should be able to vote if they want to stay in the United States and become US Citizen.
@9DYRFQX2yrs2Y
It depends on the situation the country is in and who is a candidate.
@9DYQZ672yrs2Y
If they take a test about how much they know about the person there going to be voting for.
@9DXP3NZ2yrs2Y
i feel as though they should take a test so that they know what and who they voting for.
@9DSFSKT2yrs2Y
If they are in the process of becoming a citizen, yes.
@9DS92FJ2yrs2Y
As long as they are naturalized, they can vote
@9DS688V2yrs2Y
If they live in the United States perminatly then they should be allowed to vote
@9DR6S9D2yrs2Y
Yes, only if they have been there for 5 years or more.
@9DR6JM42yrs2Y
People who at least have a green card.
@9DL8PD62yrs2Y
No, but the ability to become a legal citizen should be less time-consuming though just as difficult in testing
@9DL859G2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if they're proven to be knowledgeable on current events, politics, the candidates, etc., nd have lived in America for a certain amount of time.
@9DKVPQC2yrs2Y
I think they should but if they do not plan on staying in the country then they should be allowed to vote after they leave.
@9DJMDXQ2yrs2Y
Yes, if they are a legal citizen that is also paying their taxes
@9DCDHKL2yrs2Y
No, once they have full citizenship in the United States, then they can vote
@9DBCWM92yrs2Y
I don't participate in politics
If they have a green card or is a legal US citizen
@8NMGB955yrs5Y
Yes, if they have been granted a green card as a permanent resident or other official status.
@8GV249S5yrs5Y
@94KRC4SRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they are a legal citizen in the United States.
@8TB7Y3V4yrs4Y
Yes, if they are in the U.S legally
@9WQMLRSLibertarian8mos8MO
I think foreigners who are going to live in America for the next 10 years should have a right to vote and if you only plan on staying a few years then you shouldn't have a right to vote because most elections and laws won't matter to you if you don't plan on living in America for an extended time.
@9W38LBD9mos9MO
I believe that a foreigner should be allowed to vote in local elections. And until they earned their citizenship, they can't vote for big elections. Like the presidential elections.
@9VMFYXW9mos9MO
No, but any foreigners who are currently residing in the United Sates should be allowed to fund, and promote their chosen political party, and candidate.
@9TNQCYT10mos10MO
Those who have been in the country for at least 6 years and have been paying taxes for that amount of time should be allowed the right to vote.
@9SNRR9R10mos10MO
If they pass the enter the country legally and pass the citizenship test, they should be able to vote.
@9SND9P510mos10MO
They should vote for local if in country for a year or more. For national it should be when their a citizen
@9SHPPPJ10mos10MO
I think foreigners should have the right to vote once they get the right to become a citizen in the U.S.
@9SG8BXB11mos11MO
If their opinion is in the right place yes but if they just want to get rid of someone else just because then no
@9L3JDKG1yr1Y
no, for temporary residents. Yes, only if they are valid to be safe to become a citizen, people here illegally have reasons for being in the US, they should not be afraid here if they have no bad intentions, they should become citizens but they can't vote until one and half a year, then citizens voting right will take place.
@9CJ6CB62yrs2Y
After becoming an american citizen.
@9BWM2Y52yrs2Y
Only if they pay taxes and have been living in the country for 8 years
if they become a legal us citizen
@9B9BG7L2yrs2Y
Yes, after 7 years of residency in the US and is granted citizenship.
@9B8ZBZ52yrs2Y
If they pay their taxes they can vote
Yes, but only if those forieners have become legal citizens and lived in the country for longer than four years.
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