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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@9K5SNNH1yr1Y
Yes, as long as they were born in America, but if there parents don't gain legal citizenship then they will be deported with their parents.
@9JBBS7H1yr1Y
If you were born here, I believe its impossible to be denied citizenship, but if you immigrated here I dont believe so.
@9FWLYWW 2yrs2Y
The children of illegal immigrants should be given a chance to get their citizenship by putting them into school and having them get a minimum high school diploma so that they can further their future and if they don't graduate they can go back to their country or to a different one so they can use their knowledge to have a future.
@9FT8WP72yrs2Y
I think that they should have the chance to be given citizenship if they can get at least a high school education if they can do this they can have their citizenship and have earned the right to it. If they do not pass however they should apply. They should also be able to get grants for colleges or scholarships to help them further their future as an American.
If they were brought here or came her for a new life or a better environment yes, their parnts and them should be willing to go through the citizenship
@9FNTSPL 2yrs2Y
I don't think they should automatically be them but they should be able to run or try out for anything they want.
@8VZ9XDW4yrs4Y
Yes, if born in the U.S. and after they turn 18.
@8VLMSV44yrs4Y
Being born on U.S soil makes them, by existing law, a citizen but until they reach the age of majority they go with their parents.
@8TTT9H34yrs4Y
As long as they perform civic duties in the same sense as a normal citizen, they should be granted citizenship.
@8TH2G7RIndependent4yrs4Y
No, grant them permanent residency and let them apply for citizenship like every other leal immigrant
@8QVFTDX4yrs4Y
Yes, but only after serving 4 years in either the military or college, BUT parents or other relatives that are not citizens, can not be granted or married into becoming a united states citizens.
@8QRLMB34yrs4Y
I think that if they have children, both the parents and the children should be granted citizenship. But, there should be a process that they have to go through to get it.
@9K662341yr1Y
Yes, as they are entitled to the same rights and protections as citizens, children born in a country should be granted legal citizenship, regardless of the immigration status of their parents.
- Refusing to grant citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants may prolong their statelessness and impede their capacity to engage fully in society.
- Birthright citizenship protects equality and justice by guaranteeing that people are not penalized for events outside of their control.
@9GHWSL52yrs2Y
Their parents should not gain citizenship, but the child must apply for citizenship when they come of age.
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