The 14th amendment of the U.S. constitution states that “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” Opponents of birth right citizenship argue that the 14th amendment is not clear since it does not specifically state that babies born to parents who were in the United States unlawfully were automatically citizens. Proponents argue that overturning the 14th amendment would increase the number of undocumented immigrants with each child born here, cost the U.S. taxpayers billions, and reduce the tax base.
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@85QWNPG3yrs3Y
Yes, and if their parents have been in the country more than 8 years "illegally", they should automatically be granted citizenship.
Yes, and the child's parents should receive protection or citizenship once the child reaches 2 years of residency and citizenship within the United States
i'd say no because what if it's not fair for the people that are born here and they run out of something just saying what if because I feel like it should be only to the people that was born here in the us
Yes, if they were born on US soil they should get birthright citizenship; I would also support a much more streamlined path to citizenship for all immigrants (legal and otherwise).
@9992HTR 11mos11MO
Yes, all undocumented immigrants already here should be granted amnesty. In general, immigration should be made easier, with paths to citizenship following a background check, efficient border restrictions, and end the Drug War in order to help alleviate the need for people to immigrate to begin with.
@85QWNPG 1yr1Y
Yes, if they serve 4 years in the military, or if their parents have been in the country more than 8 years "illegally", they should automatically be granted citizenship.
Yes after 6 months and no criminal activity I would allow them to apply for citizenship like anyone else.
@9JSCF3R 1yr1Y
Yes, if they've spent the majority of their life here they should not risk deportation from the only home they've ever known.
It is important not to discriminate on children based on their parent legal status in the country. This is the law. Being born in the U.S. guarantees citizenship rights , regardless of whether their parent came and gave birth to them on a visa or entered illegally .
@9JK8HT81yr1Y
Why let them in just to put them in a camp or even worse, the system. Honestly though I think we should, but only if they had a system in place like we do for foreign exchange students.
No but if their parents or legal guardians acquire citizenship they should also have it on the same basis until they can apply and be approved legally.
Yes if they were born here, and the parents should be given the right to raise their child where the child was born.
They deserve it since they don't have much of a choice in being illegal immigrants since they're parents force them.
Yes, but also grand their parents citizenship in order to raise their own children.
Yes, and also should grant citizenship towards their parents to raise said children.
@9CJ6CB6 2yrs2Y
We shouldn't continue practicing birth citizenship as that makes a loophole in immigration laws, and is used far too often to have a strong case to stay in the US rather than legitimately getting a citizenship. We're one of few nations that practice this, and we should focus on incentivizing legal immigration.
Yes, and give all current undocumented immigrants a pathway to citizenship
@96228B93yrs3Y
Yes, but only if the illegal parents pay taxes and have been living in the US more than 5 years and have not been receiving government assistance
Yes, but only if they've spent a significant amount of time living here.
@93S5H723yrs3Y
Yes as long as they pay taxes, just like their parents
People should be allowed to go wherever they want when they want
@8ZJC2YW3yrs3Y
Yes, if they were born here or lived here at least a certain amount of time.
Yes, and we should do more to help DACA recipients
“Illegal immigrants” biases this question.
Yes, that is part of the constitution
@8VZZFRS4yrs4Y
depending on their age they should receive the same status as their parents.
Yes; through the standard immigration process established by comprehensive immigration, migrant-worker, & asylum reform. Though their consideration should be conditionally deferred in preference to law abiding immigrants.
@8VFZX8S4yrs4Y
No, if born in the U.S. they automatically should be granted legal residency then can be granted U.S. citizenship at 18. Those that came here and under 14, are automatically granted temporary residency and have to apply for legal permanent residency at 18.
Yes, after completing a set number of community service hours
@8TH2G7RIndependent4yrs4Y
No, grant them permanent residency and let them apply for citizenship like every other leal immigrant
@8TGRMCN4yrs4Y
Yes, it should also grant their parents citizenship.
Yes if they are in the US for more than 6 months and are in any form of school
Yes, if they have lived here for at least 3 years.
Yes, if they where born here and their parents should receive temporary visas.
@8QXXNVK4yrs4Y
Immigration shouldn't be illegal in the first place
@8PKD5V65yrs5Y
Yes, if they were born here except of there black
Yes, at the age of 18 if they arrived in the country under the age of 5.
@8LXWHCQ5yrs5Y
yes, the whole family gets citizenship too.
@8HKBNG45yrs5Y
Yes, but only after they resident in the USA for at least 15 years, commited no crime, pay their taxes and don`t receive government help.
if born here or get the proper paperwork
@8FQ3LCK5yrs5Y
Yes, but don’t separate children from their parents
Yes, aslyum seeker rules should be expanded to include fleeing poverty etc
@9BQRSSK2yrs2Y
Yes, and it should be much easier for immigrants to receive citizenship especially if they are working taxpayers.
@9BMCT2G2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as they either immigrated under the age of 12, were born here, and haven't committed any felonies
@99X2J9W2yrs2Y
yes, and parents gain citizenship until their child is 18
Yes, and it should be easier for them
@982L2JH3yrs3Y
yes as long if they don't do anything
@8ZNRM3Y3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if their parents have paid taxes on time.
Yes, but only after performing 4 years of military service or graduating college, and it should not grant their parents citizenship.
@8MCQ7355yrs5Y
Yes, while simultaneously abolishing birthright citizenship. They should be put on the path like everyone else
Yes, if they were born/raised in the US and know nothing else of living in another country
Yes, and give their parents citizenship as well.
No, Offer a pathway to citizenship
@8V5PJ3X4yrs4Y
If they are born in the US, they should be granted citizenship, and under the case that their parents are illegal, they should be given a chance to become citizens through the legal process of immigration and citizenship
Five years of military service or four years of college plus formally applying after such requirements are met.
@9992HTR2yrs2Y
Yes and abolish all national borders. Also grant all illegal immigrants already within the United States citizenship.
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