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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@9ZBWX6X6mos6MO
As someone who has family land in Eagle Pass, unfortunatly NO ONE crossing is innocent. Absolutely NO. However, do better on citizenship processes.
@9YKK9Y36mos6MO
Yes, if they were born on American land. But the parents still need to apply, and their applications should be put at a higher importance.
@9XLYKLF6mos6MO
yes but give citizenship after the kids is born in the us and reach 21 buf they born in parents countries then come to the us they should not have citizenship maybe residency but never citizenship they must be born in the us then make it easeir for those kids to apply for citizenship for their parents.
@9WVMV747mos7MO
Yes, but only after either the parents or the child have taken the same tests and application processes as legal immigrants
@9S27YJY9mos9MO
Yes, birthright citizenship should remain. Citizenship should be granted upon completion of 4 years of military service or 10 years of non-military Civil Service
@9KF8PKY1yr1Y
No, as is the case in many other countries and neither should children of couples here on a visa of any kind. Permanent resident children should be permanent residents and children of citizens should be citizens.
@9JPYW5F1yr1Y
I believe yes but on certain occasions. The child shouldn't be met with brute military force but possibly a program for kids that cross the border are met with a program to help them. A lot of the time if it's just a child alone crossing the border they don't have a person or parent to go back to.
@9JPXB5L1yr1Y
No, because you are taking them away from their biological family but since they are born on US soil then they will be granted some type of citizenship like dual citizenship.
@9H73Z2Z1yr1Y
It's a very tough issue but Citzenship should not be granted at birth because it would encourage illegal immigration. I support DACA program.
@9H2VDPSProgressive1yr1Y
Yes if they were born here, but the parents don't get citizenship granted then. They have to go through the process like everybody else.
@9GDCP6Z2yrs2Y
No, and we're the one of the very few, or only, country(ies) in the world that still has laws for such, which I think is a continuing misstep.
@9GBYFGR2yrs2Y
Yes, if the children and parents are responsible, follow the law, and the children have to be born here.
@9FQ6VD62yrs2Y
Yes, but they should earn it by living here for a certain amount of time and by being law abiding
@9FKKGG52yrs2Y
I dont think children of illegal immigrants should be granted citizenship. I dont agree with this because you wuould have to be born here or have at least one american parent to be an american citizen.
@9FHYP9T2yrs2Y
Yes, becuase a lot of immagrant come in illegally becuase they cant afford or arent allowed to be there
@9FG2K4F2yrs2Y
@9F9KWQZ2yrs2Y
yes, if born here, but not their parents as a result of their birth
@9F9K6MDRepublican2yrs2Y
yes, if they were born here and age range.
@9F737FK2yrs2Y
@93MWQPG3yrs3Y
Yes if they haven't committed no crime
@92M6VT53yrs3Y
Yes, but they must first formally apply like every other new citizen.
@8YS3R8H3yrs3Y
Children should as long as they are able to provide a benefit to the US and it’s people.
@8Y8BFTV3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they have been here in the United States after 7 years.
@8Y4SZMN3yrs3Y
Yes, and all "illegal" immigrants should be legalize
@8XJHDPQ3yrs3Y
only if the parents have been in the us for over 10 years
@8X67H7W4yrs4Y
Yes, and this should continue under the DACA program
@8WJJGCG4yrs4Y
Only where the traditional doctrine of laches may apply due to federal non-enforcement of the law.
@8VHC9664yrs4Y
Yes, depending how long they been here and what have they been doing. If they are going to school, want a job and want a future then yes
@8R2W9DQ4yrs4Y
Yes but provide classes and assistance
@8QZ5BNR4yrs4Y
yes, if they were born in America or if they were brought to America as a very young child like around 1 to 2 years old
@8QY37P84yrs4Y
they dont have to have a ciizenship to be welcomed here and work for their life
Yes, but if they are 18 and older they must apply themselves and undergo a background check.
@8QW6QZZLibertarian4yrs4Y
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.
@8QW59HT4yrs4Y
Only if they or their parents pay taxes
@8QVZZQZ4yrs4Y
No, this question needs more detail. How old are the children? can they read? Are they able to learn to understand basics of being a citizens? I would say give citizen ship to kids under the age about 15. However, the kids need to know some basics for their future. instead of going to school they could take classes on what it means to be an American citizen.
@8QTPXVH4yrs4Y
Yes, after some years being a good citizen, following all the laws.
@8QS9M554yrs4Y
They should be granted citizenship by applying however I believe if people are so mad over being illegal in this country they should make it a bit easier.
@8QRQFZY4yrs4Y
No, the parents must formally apply for citizenship, and only then will the child be a citizen.
@8QKPHR54yrs4Y
Only if they have been living here a certain amount of years.
@8PTGGGYIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, and their parents also should be granted citizenship
@8PCLVLC4yrs4Y
If they meet the requirements of citizenship yes
@8NYZK9V5yrs5Y
Yes, if they were born here and possibly give their parents a chance to be granted citizenship after a certain amount of time living in the U.S.
@8J6YPQZ5yrs5Y
We should have free and open immigration after the individuals have received background checks and health screenings.
@8HXBLQD5yrs5Y
If their parents were making steps to try and get legal, the child should be a citizen as soon as the parents manage it.
@8H3HSQT5yrs5Y
yes, if they been here for more then 5 years
@8GYJ6DB5yrs5Y
Children should be able to file for citizenship in high school
@8DGF24LRepublican5yrs5Y
No, that would incentivize illegal immigration
@8CR8W9Z5yrs5Y
Yes but only if they are of legal age (18 and older)
@9B58X732yrs2Y
Regardless, it's constitutional for children born here to be given citizenship
@99PSYMG2yrs2Y
The issue of immigration should not be a criminal one but a civil one as well as a global human rights crisis. It’s not just simply about citizenship.
@98XTM992yrs2Y
Yes, if they were born here however it should not guarantee their parents citizenship
@96RSC253yrs3Y
Only if their parents were in this country for at least 1 year prior to their birth and are actively working toward being here legally.
@8QTG86P4yrs4Y
No, but they should not be deported and the citizenship process should be expedited
@8QMXVDV4yrs4Y
Yes if they lived here they entire childhood, educated in US schools and became acclimated or "Americanized".
@8NN9YCL5yrs5Y
Treat each case on its merit. illegal migrants should not be granted citizenship or right to vote, instead a conditional residence as long as they pay tax not involved in any illegal activity. Children of illegal immigrants should remain permanent residents until 18 but provided access to education and employment just like citizens. In other words give them a fair chance to make use of the opportunity to become full citizens. People who meet a certain criteria such as serve full term in armed forces or complete higher education should be expedited through the process.
@8J663TD5yrs5Y
Yes if they came here without a choice
Yes, if they were born/raised in the US and know nothing else of living in another country
@8FMS5FC5yrs5Y
Yes, their parents must pay taxes and they must obtain a high school diploma or GED before the age of 21 to obtain permanent citizenship.
@9F3GXPP2yrs2Y
I am neutral with all political views
@9WRW6CJ7mos7MO
They should not just be granted legal citizenship they must stay in this country to 10+ to get there citizenship
@9F85FGM2yrs2Y
If they register as a U.S. citizen or their care taker registers them
@9F22RWZ2yrs2Y
I remain neutral in political affairs.
@8QXGYWK4yrs4Y
yes, but they need to speed the process of applying
@8QXMNMM4yrs4Y
If the children live here for 15 years, then yes give them legal citizenshipip
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