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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@9YF56BTLibertarian11mos11MO
Yes if they have spent more than 25 years since birth living in the US. AKA if the parents brought them in at 3, they are legal citizens at 28.
@568W3MJLibertarian 11mos11MO
No, we should abolish Birthright Citizenship for everybody. Even children of US Citizens born in the US.
@9WRJRCQLibertarian12mos12MO
No; I would’ve said yes if they were born here, but this has been abused. Need reform to the process.
@9WR9VRWLibertarian12mos12MO
Yes, if they spent their whole life here. They didn’t get to choose where they were born. They are American.
@9VCTJ85Libertarian1yr1Y
Yes, but only if they contractually are obligated to serve 2 - 3 years in the military. This does not grant citizenship to parents, they must still apply.
@9VCTG99Constitution1yr1Y
they should be given temporary citizenship while young but have to take the test after a certain age
@9SLTBF4Constitution1yr1Y
it depends if they were born in the US and if so they should be granted citizenship but the parents need to apply for citizenship
@9RQ9LN6Constitution1yr1Y
I'm open to a pathway to citizenship for non-criminals involving public service work, paying taxes, etc for x period of time.
@CurvyletterConstitution 1yr1Y
Yes, as children born in the U.S., regardless of their parents' immigration status, are recognized as citizens under the 14th Amendment
@9KTFMH8Constitution2yrs2Y
The problem with this is the dual citizenship the child is granted based on natural birth and parents nationality. This has too many complexities to the problem.
@9KC893XLibertarian 2yrs2Y
No, the more you incentivize people to disregard the legitimate legal policies and procedures which have be instituted to protect our country and its interests, the more harm you invite to our citizens.
@9KBTHLZLibertarian2yrs2Y
my opinion is if they were brought here at a young age and grew up here they should be given the opportunity to apply for citizenship without the worry of being deported.
@9K9HZ5SLibertarian2yrs2Y
If they choose to be citizens, they and their children will be allowed to have rights in the country
@9K5YTBCLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, Children no matter race or gender deserve the right to enter this country even if they werent born here because they were most likely forced here.
@9K2KJCSLibertarian2yrs2Y
yes, if their family is deceased or they were born in the u.s grant the parents citizenship aswell but if one goes through the prison system add +5 years and deportation in hopes of limiting drug and human trafficking.
@9JKXSN9Constitution2yrs2Y
No because anyone wishing to come to this country should do it legally. If it is allowed many expecting parents from other countries will try to come illegally to have their children.
@9JKD4YZLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, if they were born here, but the legal process should be easier for citizens of neighboring county. Shouldn't have to pass test about American history...should be about modern cultural and legal need to knows.
@9JHQV7JLibertarian2yrs2Y
No, but this is written into the text of the Fourteenth Amendment, and this would have to be overturned first (which I favor).
@9J6ZG7GLibertarian2yrs2Y
I think the process for applying for citizenship is purposefully tedious, Therefore filltering out hardworking citizens while allowing the illegals to bypass the law.
@9J6V3ZKConstitution2yrs2Y
No, unless their parents gain citizenship. Then their children under 18 should also be declared citizens.
@9HR9NF3Libertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, but only after the sky that border s secured, and they have gone through the proper process of becoming a naturalized citizen.
@9HJXH9NConstitution 2yrs2Y
The 14th amendment protects birthright citizenship, however it should be further amended to only allow birthright citizenship for those born to parents who are legally in the country.
@9799PDBConstitution 2yrs2Y
Yes, but some caveat should be applied; perhaps something like only if they live here continuosly to age 12.
@84ZWD6LLibertarian 2yrs2Y
Yes, currently the 14th amendment grants this right. However, we should pass a new constitutional amendment disallowing birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants
@9G3SZJWLibertarian2yrs2Y
Until they are of legal age, they should be allowed to be given the option to move back with their parents, or wait until they are legal age to apply for citizenship with the choice of that or getting deported, but until 18 they should be allowed to reside in the USA.
@9G38RFVConstitution2yrs2Y
I think anyone should be able to receive citizenship if they are willing to work and make our country better like any born citizen should do.
@9FSCQCHLibertarian2yrs2Y
No, but they must formally apply, and we shouldn't deport them if they were already born here and their lives are here.
@9FQNDHRConstitution2yrs2Y
If the nation the parents immigrate from are not under the laws and jurisdiction of the United States, then birthright citizenship should not apply as per the 14th Amendment
@9FBN8CWLibertarian 2yrs2Y
Yes, but not to their parents. Their parents should only be able to earn the Vite ship by either graduating college, or being in the US military for 4 years.
@84ZWD6LLibertarian 2yrs2Y
No, currently the 14th amendment grants this right, however, we should pass a new constitutional amendment disallowing birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants
@9F73LDBLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes as long as parent's are working towards citizenship of their own
@84ZWD6LLibertarian 2yrs2Y
Yes, the 14th amendment grants this right. However, we should pass a new constitutional amendment disallowing birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants
@8ZC4MLMLibertarian4yrs4Y
If both parents are not from the United States, then no. If one is, then yes.
@9X7S3Y7Libertarian11mos11MO
They should apply for citizenship but all people applying for citizenship should have an easy access to it because it takes a long time to become a citizen so the government should make it easier to become a citizen.
@9646NYPLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, if they were brought here before being school-aged.
@95QNTP2Libertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, if they have lived in the U.S their whole life
@946MWMTLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, citizenship is an archaic concept and should end.
@944JWXHLibertarian3yrs3Y
Somewhere in between "yes, if they were born here" and "...4 years military..graduate..."
@93P3R98Libertarian3yrs3Y
yes, if born here and should not grant parents legal citizenship
@93FVRVQLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, but their parents should be evaluated on a case by case basis
@7MG7ZB2Libertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, and their parents should gain citizenship as wellto prevent separation.
@937B6P8Libertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, and due to the fact that baby can not determine which family it belongs to
@92LM5S5Libertarian3yrs3Y
Children of illegal immigrants who were born here should be granted citizenship, their illegal immigrant parents should be granted deportation immunity for up to 12 years and if after those 12 years they have not achieved citizenship their child may lose citizenship and the parents will lose their immunity.
@92K2FCTLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, and Jus Soli should be abolished.
@8ZMP3FCConstitution4yrs4Y
yes if they were born in the United States
@8YJBLY4Libertarian4yrs4Y
if they were born in America they are a citizen
@8YDCVCGConstitution4yrs4Y
Perhaps we could have a separate, formal application process for minors under the age of thirteen in which they are placed with guardians, and are required to complete some form of community service, or enlist in the military.
@8XRWTQZLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, children should have an opportunity just as much as every other child. It is not their fault that their parents are illegal and had to make choices they had no say in.
@8WXMM3JLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, if at least one parent is in the states legally. If both parents are illegal, then the child should be considered illegal, too, even if born in the states.
Yes, but only after they complete the formal citizenship application process.
@8W5KMNBLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, but I would support an amendment to remove birthright citizenship
@84ZWD6LLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, the 14th amendment gives them that right
@8V3T648Libertarian4yrs4Y
No. And eliminate citizenship for being born on US soil. Citizenship should require at least 1 US parent, and being in US territory is irrelevant.
@8TR2W5VLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, citizenship should be abolished.
@8TQ4F7HLibertarian4yrs4Y
If they were born here, or if they complete military service, or graduate college.
@8TLDMVPLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, illegal immigrants should be let in, but they should have a lengthier path to citizenship to incentivize more legal immigration, and the children of illegal immigrants should have the same path to citizenship as any other immigrant
@8TKCRBZLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes but there needs to be a pathway to legally do so. Otherwise it will incentivize people to not do it the right way
@8TGD6Y9Libertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, if they wish to, and their parents too.
@8TDHWGQLibertarian4yrs4Y
Only if they were born here, but don't grant their parents citizenship
@84ZWD6LLibertarian4yrs4Y
No and create a new constitutional amendment that specifies only children of legal immigrants should be granted legal citizenship
@8SXMXB7Constitution4yrs4Y
No, only free white persons of good moral character should be permitted citizenship as per the Naturalization Act of 1790.
@8SL3X97Constitution4yrs4Y
It is not a good idea for it to just be the children because then it creates a situation for separation to happen. It is unfortunate that other nearby countries have bad situations that make families extremely desperate to escape. Natural born citizenship should only be given to children whose parents are citizens, or long term residents.
@8SBZKPBConstitution4yrs4Y
Only if they were born on US soil. The parents shouldn't be given citizenship though.
@8RH5MGSLibertarian5yrs5Y
If both parents are illegal residents, then the birth of the child within the country should not make them a citizen.
@8RCNY3WLibertarian5yrs5Y
Laws making immigration illegal should be eliminated. And anyone born in the US should automatically be a citizen.
@ORYGUNGUYLibertarian5yrs5Y
No, they must formally apply like every other new citizen but they should be investigated to make sure they are not the victims of human traffickers.
@8R5LD5WConstitution5yrs5Y
Only if they are asylum seekers. Illegal immigrants should be a case by case basis.
@8R56R3VLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, if they were born here and their parents should not be granted citizenship based solely on this fact if they are illegal immigrants.
@8R565J3Libertarian5yrs5Y
No, but there should be a pathway to citizenship if they were born here, or came here at a very young age ie: less than 3 years.
@8R282RFLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, if they were born her and should allow one family member to stay with them instead of be deported
@8QW6QZZLibertarian5yrs5Y
If they are born here, yes, they should be granted United states citizenship, however, their parents must work towards formally applying like every other new citizen.
@8QTZLJ7Libertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, but the parent may not have citizenship and they must be born on U.S soil
The child, if born here can be a citizen, but the parents should not automatically become a citizen as well. They should still be required to go through the process of acquiring a citizenship
@8QR3WDCLibertarian5yrs5Y
The United States is the only first world country that recognizes chain migration, in this sense. This practice is untenable in two primary ways. First, the literature suggests this practice is unsustainable (from a Libertarian perspective); secondly, the literature demonstrates that chain migration increases Balkanization, which in turn will not benefit a Libertarian America.
@8QQ6ZTWLibertarian5yrs5Y
Sure, why not? Like membership in any other club, or subscription to a publication, Optional. However, though oaths of allegiance are repugnant, there can be a case for declaration of intent, like the "non-aggression" pledge signed when joining the Libertarian party.
@8QPDRH7Libertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, Partly, If the Illegal Immigrant's child born in the U.S. they should have dual citizenship, and officials have decided that the child (Born in the US or not) will be adopted by an American family in order for a better life, with consent of the parents, then that child should also be given dual citizenship.
@8QHZK3LLibertarian5yrs5Y
Too lengthy to discuss, I don't think my write-in answers count regardless.
@8QGYVCSLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, but they should be required to have an official birth certificate as proof and it should not grant the parents citizenship.
@8Q8N32MLibertarian5yrs5Y
Previous DACA children should be allowed to keep citizenship, but there needs to be a cutoff at some point in the future.
@8Q65THCConstitution5yrs5Y
Illegal aliens are not under the jurisdiction of our government so they should not receive citizenship status
@8PWSV24Constitution5yrs5Y
If the parents are not legal they are not under our governments jurisdiction and should not be given citizenship. Same should apply to tourist who are here to have a child.
@8PV9CHYConstitution5yrs5Y
Yes, if they were born here, however it should not grant the parents citizenship
@8PSWZ4LLibertarian5yrs5Y
No but we should make applying for citizenship more affordable and accessible
@8PHF5GRConstitution5yrs5Y
If illegal then they should be deported and not come back until they agree to go with the process and become legal citizens
@8P6537RLibertarian5yrs5Y
Citizen should be a state decision. It should be when they turn 18.
@8NXVLZFLibertarian5yrs5Y
After 3 years of national service (military or Americorps), they can apply for citizenship.
@8NCHZQZLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, from birth until the age of 18 or contingent on completion of college, 4 years of military service or proof of gainful consistent employment or intention of employment at a company willing to sponsor them for permanent citizenship
@8MY3MWYLibertarian5yrs5Y
Only if at least one of their parents is/was a US Citizen.
@8M75Q8XConstitution5yrs5Y
Yes, but only after 4 years of military service or graduation college but should not grant citizenship to their parents.
@8KYYJM6Libertarian5yrs5Y
yes, but only if they apply and if they were born here then they are automatically US citizens
@8KNLTFJLibertarian5yrs5Y
A child should be granted US citizenship only if at least one parent is a US Citizen.
@8KM79QNLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes if they were born here AND it does NOT grant their parents citizenship.
@8JRFWXTLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, through due process
@8HMTMS8Libertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, and give the parents citizenship if the child was born here
@8H722QVLibertarian5yrs5Y
Children born in the USA should be given a formal application unique to this situation
@8GX4PSFConstitution5yrs5Y
Children should be given the choice to stay with their parents and be deported, or separate from their parents and become a citizen; the children should not suffer for the unlawful actions of their parents.
@8GN9NKPLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, but their parents should also be granted citizen ship if they agree to formally complete the course to be a member.
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