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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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
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i feel they should be able to work on their papers rather quickly and not have such a hard time getting their papers
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It depends on the age, like under 18 and they have moved into America illegally, whether born here or not, they be able to have the opportunity to legally become an American citizen.
Yes, but only if the children were born here, and it would not grant their parents citizenship as well, they would still have to submit a formal application.
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
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They should have temporary citizenship, and when they are the age where they can get the real citizenship from the citizenship test after the temporary citizenship ends.
As long as if they have family who resides in the US, and is coming to live in the country, then they could grant legal citizenship
i think yes just because there parents were illegal immigrants doesnt mean that the the kids or childs of the parents were.
Yes, revamp the system to make it much easier for citizenship, penalize those who hire illegals under the table
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).
Yes but I think after completing after a service not a impossible service but I think everyone deserves a citizenship as long as they are law abiding.
I would agree but if they grow up and do horrible things, then they should go to jail and take away their citizenship.
Yes but only if their parents are given the same citizenship. But the process for their parents should be easier and more efficient so that people can become US citizens and contribute to a forward-growing nation.
Yes, I don’t understand the purpose for not letting someone into the country just because they weren’t born here, its stupid.
Yes after 6 months and no criminal activity I would allow them to apply for citizenship like anyone else.
I feel like children should be allowed citizenship if they had an important reason. Like if it was life threatening and dangerous
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 .
Yes but once they are well enough to travel they should be sent to a hospital in their respective country. If not available they should be granted partial citizenship along with their parents.
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 because everyone should be treated equally, it don't matter if you have American rights everyone is human.
Yes if they were born here, and the parents should be given the right to raise their child where the child was born.
every immigrant should be deported their kids and them our beautiful country is being over whelmed with them and some how they get a way with it the president should fund money for building the wall better them ever remaking it making it taller thicker just recently a semi truck crashed into our border and more immigrants got in when trump get reelected he will as he says will make america great again he's not racist he just a true patriot
They deserve it since they don't have much of a choice in being illegal immigrants since they're parents force them.
No, not because they are ALL dangerous, it is because I would rather leave a child with their families and be deported than let the child in foster care and lose their biological parents.
no baby should be held accountable for their parents actions. it wasnt their choice to be born so dont start them off with a disadvantage
Yes, they deserve to be treated like a human being.
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.
As long as the child was born in America.
We should be careful who we let into our country, but I understand that most illegal immigrants come here for better opportunities, and cant wait any longer to get to a safer country.I want to make it more accessible to those who need it.
depends on who and when they came to America and if they are a threat to America then no
Yes, if they stay there for a period of time
only if they were born in the US and have a family member that is a us citizen and can financially take care of the children and need no government assistance.
yes but making them legal
Yes, and give all current undocumented immigrants a pathway to citizenship
yes as ling as they wher born hear
Yes, but only if they've spent a significant amount of time living here.
No, it should be based on your parents citizenship, not where born. If my family was on vacation out of country, it should not change my citizenship because I was born there!
Make the process of becoming a legal citizen easier rather them waiting 14 years+
If they can prove that they can make a good impact to the community yes, school grades, responsibility at work, discipline, following rules.
Yes, so long as their parents go through the proper channels to be naturalized and are paying taxes.
No, but I do believe that the citizen application need to be redone to 12 months or less to ensure a quick and fair citizenship. And laws that they need to abide by to keep there citizenship.
People should be allowed to go wherever they want when they want
Yes, but the parents should be required to get citizenship for themselves.
If they are in this country for more than several years (like 5 or 6) then yes.
Yes, but this should not cause families to forcibly be separated.
Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship. However, it immigrant parents should still have rights if they pay taxes, and it should be made easier to become a citizen.
Depending on the situations
Yes, and we should do more to help DACA recipients
“Illegal immigrants” biases this question.
Yes, that is part of the constitution
Yes, but their parents and them if over 12 should get a background check.
Yes, but only after performing 2 years of military service OR graduating college which was funded by the government if the child is unable to afford the cost. No one should be forced into military service however education at a minimum, is important for everyone.
yes but there show be an age limit
if they were born here then sure but I don't think they should be separated from their parents if found out they were illegal immigrants
Only if they were born in this country, or giving to a whole other family that is legal.
yes but must attend and graduate high school
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.
Yes, after completing a set number of community service hours
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.
Unless at least one parent of a child is a US citizen, they should not automatically be granted US citizenship because it only causes confusion and difficulty for our immigration system. This law needs to change!
Yes they are too young to be expected to go through the long process of becoming a citizen, only if they are under 18 years old though
yes but there should be a small process in order for them to get it cause if not all the children would come from south America.
both the parents and children should be granted some type of document. *only if they deserve it*
yes but have to have a good history of being in the united state.
If they where born here or one parent lives here
well if they where born here yeah and if they weren't the parents should apply for citizenship so the children's under 18 can become citizen
I'm Neutral but I think it would depend on the immigrant.
Yes if they have lived here for at least 4 years
Yes, because they are looking for a better future.
only if they where born here .
They shouldn't be deported, but should have to go through the same processes as an adult when they reach the right age.
After they reach the age of 21, they may choose their own country they prefer.
It should be easier to become a citizen so this isn't a problem
Yes, at the age of 18 if they arrived in the country under the age of 5.
No, they must apply formally like everyone else, and it should be more difficult to gain citizenship here, like it is in Canada.
Yes, if they were born here or their parents forced them to come here.
if born here or get the proper paperwork
Yes if they were born here not the parents or if they lived here for the surtine amount of time.
I do not have specific opinion.
Yes, aslyum seeker rules should be expanded to include fleeing poverty etc
Yes. There should be a way for their parents to earn their citizenship; like a job; so that the kids can stay with their parents.
Yes, but if the parents get deported and want their children, the kids should go with back to wherever.
Yes, and it should be easier for them
yes,give them legal citizenship ,an education and eventually they should be able to help their parents get legal citizenship.
Yes. If they were born here or brought over as a young child.
If the child of the immigrant was born in u.s territory then the child can be granted citizenship.
Yes but they should be taken through the process of obtaining citizeship like an immigrant moving to america.
Create a new status for them as legal residents.
Yes they should have a pathway to citizenship
No immigration should be illegal, and every immigrant should gain citizenship.
Yes, If they are anywhere under the age of 17
Yes, if the child is a refugee or is born in America
Yes, but only if they have lived in the states for three or more years.
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.
If they were born here they should have rights but not all of them until they have lived here for so long. Their parents only get citizenship after getting it legally.
Five years of military service or four years of college plus formally applying after such requirements are met.
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