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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@9R8547Y10mos10MO
Yes, but after a certain amount of time, they and their parents should go through the naturalization process
@9JWRQBJ1yr1Y
If they are born here or were brought here a minor and never lived in another country they should be able to become citizens.
@9FL3BNLWomen’s Equality2yrs2Y
Yes because they are children and they didn't have a say in coming to America they were just children crossing over.
@9FKTM6Q2yrs2Y
If they have good grades and want to be something in the US then, yes.
@9FJGCGS2yrs2Y
Yes, but also make a policy for their parents.
@94XK9CY3yrs3Y
Yes, if they were born here and if not, they must formally apply like every other new citizen.
@8ZDKTW33yrs3Y
Yes, also grant their parents citizenship.
@8ZDJJGJ3yrs3Y
Yes, so the kids can have a better life here in America.
Yes and the children and parents should have access to services and programs that help them
@8YXFNWP3yrs3Y
no only, but only to keep the family together.
@8V8YGCS4yrs4Y
Yes, if they were born within 50 miles of the border, and attend school in the US
@8T4SDJF4yrs4Y
if they were born here, yes if not then apply like everyone else
@8R6F6LZ4yrs4Y
Yes and the parents should be able to stay as long as they aren’t doing crime.
Yes, if they were either born here or too young to make their own decisions.
@8JHN8ZT5yrs5Y
Yes, if they were born here AND it should not grant their parents citizenship.
@8S2D6924yrs4Y
Yes, even grant their parents citizenship as well.
Yes, if they were born here and if they were not then they should be granted citizenship once they graduate high school and plan to pursue further education or employment.
@9FJGFSM2yrs2Y
Yes, especially if they were born here, they are essentially the next generation and leading in their family
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