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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Only if the parents are allowed to work in the country towards legal status, and can be provided a limited amount of government aid to help raise the children
@B5ZGVNGRepublican 2wks2W
If one parent is a legal us citizen the child will be granted legal status no matter what the status of the other parent is
Yes, but only if their parent/guardians approve it, otherwise they are given the citizenship of the parent/guardian’s home country.
@B5T8FYF1mo1MO
Yes, if they graduate or are attending high school and currently have passing grades. And have no criminal record while here.
@B5M5XGX2mos2MO
Yes, if they are born here or they have done military service or public service (Americorps, etc). It shouldn't allow there parents automatic citizenship but the path to citizenship should be more straightforward.
@B56HWZR3mos3MO
If they are children they can stay in refugee status and their parents can come till country is safe.
@B4MC25RRepublican 3mos3MO
If they apply and meet the requirements, or if they were brought unknowingly with their parents as a young child.
@B4MD98P3mos3MO
Yes, if they were here at a certain age they should automatically get a citizenship. After that age they must go into the military for at least a year and have no criminal record in order to be granted a citizenship.
@B46M9MG4mos4MO
As the 14th Amendment, states that The **14th Amendment** of the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizenship to anyone **born on U.S. soil**, regardless of their parents' immigration status. The key part is in the **Citizenship Clause**, which states:
> *"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."*
This means that if someone is born in the U.S., they are automatically a **U.S. citizen**, even if their parents are immigrants — whether documented… Read more
@B3SSJNF 4mos4MO
if their parents pay at least 20% total taxes, are both working, and nobody in the family has any criminal background or history, and if the children pass a civics test and take an oath like normally when naturalized
@B3SSJNF 4mos4MO
if they were born here and spent at least the last 14 years of their life here, but close the border
@B2GRW2Y6mos6MO
Granting citizenship to illegals for being born in the u.s. increases more illegal entries There should be requirements to become a citizen
@9XLPGFL9mos9MO
We need to keep them with their family and if they go through the right process they should all be granted citizenship.
@9XL993V9mos9MO
No, only once their parents achieve citizenship, unless they were born here, then a provisional one.
@9XGXQWG9mos9MO
Once their parents become citizens, they can be granted citizenship, as long as they are under 18 years of age.
@9XDMGZS9mos9MO
I believe that if an illegal immigrant has a child in the united states that child should be considered a U.S citizen and the parents should be put into a program to help them become a legal citizens. However if they decide they do not want to be a citizen and take that legal step then deportation needs to be the action taken. I also feel that if an illegal immigrant family with children born in the U.S do get deported that the parents and children get deported together instead of separating families.
@9X2KMC49mos9MO
if the children were brought here without a choice, they should prove them selves that they should, but if they went here by choice and did it illegally then no
@9WZ3HFZ9mos9MO
this is kinda a tough question I feel like yes and no, yes because they are children and have needs that citizenship could grant them, but also no because technically they were no born here. but I think the government should lower the amount of years you live here for children from 14 to something like 4-8 I think this would make it a little bit more fair to these children.
@9WPV7Q89mos9MO
no because this would stop the incentive of illegally crossing the border anyways. like i said in a previous question, they should simplify becoming a citizen, instead of what their current policy is.
Yes However temporary.. if the parents have the intention to get their citizenship and must provide proof and have citizenship by the childs 3rd birthday. After that the child will need to become a citizen as well.
@9VLVK4L9mos9MO
I think they shouldn't be legal at a certain age and if they aren't born here they should have to grow up here at least
@9VH5WVBPeace and Freedom10mos10MO
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
Yes but only if they are older than 16 and/or if they are born here because it is not their fault that their parents immigrated illegally and they should not have to pay the consequences of their parents' decisions.
@9VCXYXC10mos10MO
yes if they spent most of their life in the U.S. since their parent chose to be illegal migrants but the kids had no say in some situations
@9VCQPP9Republican10mos10MO
Yes, if they were born here and continue to reside in the USA, but it should not be granted to their parents
@9VC22G410mos10MO
If their parents just wanted to build a better lives for themselves and have pasted the state citizenship test.
@9VB66V4Republican10mos10MO
No, all illegal immigrants should be deported. If they want to become a citizen, they must do so legally.
@9TVCQFX10mos10MO
Yes, if they have lived the majority of their life in the United States then they should be granted legal citizenship.
@9TRJP9710mos10MO
yes, but the parents would have to give up custody and leave the country. put the children in programs that lead them to jobs that help the country.
@9T7ZLWL10mos10MO
If a minor under the age of 16 they would receive citizenship if the parent completes the process of becoming a citizen. If they are 16 or over then they too should complete the process of becoming a new citizen
@9RXQ7CB11mos11MO
No, but, depending on individual circumstances, children of illegal immigrants should not necessarily be punished for actions taken by the parents
@9RPG7LQ12mos12MO
If they were born in the US, yes. However if they were not born in the US, they must apply like every other new citizen. Also, even if they were born in the US, they should be required to take a US citizenship test sometime in their teenage years.
@9R7HNDV12mos12MO
Yes, but they should have to formally apply, but there should be an expedited process that allows their citizenship to be streamlined as long as they are a productive member of society.
@9QRFZFL1yr1Y
No, they must formally apply like every other new citizen or complete 4 years of military service with citizenship immediately upon completion.
3 is good but also put many young folks that were children when they got here on a path to citizenship
@9N8V3381yr1Y
No, but children under the age of 3 brought here should be granted legal residency status and the opportunity to normalize citizenship status.
@9KCY59P1yr1Y
Well only if their parents were here for a while and the child born on the soil and the family or group showing qualities that will be peaceful and stuff like that
@9K5PDDZ1yr1Y
All illegal immigrants should be follow the process to become a citizen. And if they are minors their guardians should do it for them. They should also be able to speak English. And that should be the only requirement for citizenship.
@9JT5NNG1yr1Y
If the parents of the child/children are being sent back to their native country, the children should be sent back aswell.
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 .
@9JDW47L1yr1Y
Yes - if their parents do not have any criminal history and are willing to contribute to U.S. society
@9JD298V1yr1Y
This is such a terrible question to ask someone, it questions one’s morals and patriotism. Answering this question makes you a lunatic or labeled a racist.
@9J8B4X51yr1Y
Yes. But only people who have severe reasons to illegally immigrate should be kept here and given those benefits.
@9J3584D2yrs2Y
If they were born here yes, if they were not they should apply or be granted a form of temporary citizenship.
@9HXF3PD2yrs2Y
No, children should automatically be citizens of whatever country their parents are from. Otherwise it would lead to separation of families.
@9HVJ3CJ2yrs2Y
Give them a chance to prove their citizenship and if they show that they're a good citizen then yes but if they prove to be like their parents or worse then no.
@9HQBTBN2yrs2Y
No, they must formally apply like every other new citizen. The process should be easier to navigate, however
@9HLZT262yrs2Y
If they were born here yes, or if they came at a really young age where they had no say in weather they wanted to come here or not then yes.
@9HLHLXW2yrs2Y
Yes, only because illegal immigrants would still have babies here it would just add to the number of undocumented people.
@9HHSH9XIndependent2yrs2Y
should be granted or denied along with the parent. Simply being born here should not grant legal status.
@9G93QMP2yrs2Y
Yes they should be given legal citizenship but only if they are born in the U.S. If the child is not from the U.S, they should go through a smaller citizenship test so that they may have the opportunity to become a U.S Citizen.
@9G34KSF2yrs2Y
Their parents should be required to pay taxes and work a job as well if they wish to live here and register for citizenship along with the other qualifications and processes necessary to become a legal citizen.
@9FSYVJK2yrs2Y
Yes, 14th amendment applies still. Also kids who have no memory of any other home should be allowed to become citizens.
@9FQHJGH 2yrs2Y
No, they should not even if they were born here, however, should be given a path to citizenship with their parents. If citizenship is declined, deportation should be approved.
@9FPQF5M2yrs2Y
Yes, but after they attended 2 years of school in US.
@9FP3M4T2yrs2Y
Yes, they are only children.
@9FNMVZ42yrs2Y
If they were born here then yes, although they would also still have to apply to be a citizen
@9FKL6DT2yrs2Y
I don't really know where I stand on this.
@9FJTSWN2yrs2Y
All depends on the nature of situation
@9FJN6QDIndependent2yrs2Y
Yes, and If somehow the child is born here of two illegal immigrants then the parents should do six years military service period.
@9FGYV3H2yrs2Y
I believe that the child should be allowed to be a citizen not only that but that child could also help there parents to get citizen ship
@9FBSS2J2yrs2Y
Yes, Only if they are born with dual citizenship
@9FBS5CT2yrs2Y
Only if the children don't have a record.
@9FBC9X72yrs2Y
Population growth is an important economic factor. We should be encouraging pathways to citizenship or the economy and social safety nets will be impacted.
@9F98CWT2yrs2Y
Yes, if they were born here and are outstanding members in their society
@9F8YQ3H2yrs2Y
Only if the children have been born on U.S. grounds
@9F8QDDY2yrs2Y
Yes if the children are born in the USA
@9F6PF2JRepublican2yrs2Y
No unless they illegal immigrant becomes a citizen
@9F2LRBP2yrs2Y
Children should be granted citizenship if they were born here, but not to their parents unless they have gone through the process to become citizens.
@9DZZXKP2yrs2Y
Yes, but with certain requirements, after a major reform of the immigration system.
@9CLHBKS2yrs2Y
The "Dreamers" specifically, yes
@96HM3PD3yrs3Y
Yes, they should be granted legal citizenship if they were born in the U.S. Their parents should also be granted legal citizenship to avoid legality with their child (foster care system).
@95D5ZF63yrs3Y
if they were born in the u.s then yes if not no
@958F6MC3yrs3Y
yes, if they were born here, or can do the time to get it
@94GR53S3yrs3Y
yes, because generally america is all they know
@94FY6B73yrs3Y
not yet at least 13 or older to take the test to become a citizen
@942GL7N3yrs3Y
Especially if they were born here
@942C3JY3yrs3Y
Make immigration to the niteds states easier
@93WKJP53yrs3Y
Yes after they go through citizenship test
Make the process of becoming a legal citizen easier rather them waiting 14 years+
@93SMCB23yrs3Y
Yes, if the child was born here, if not send them and their parent back.
@93LVWC93yrs3Y
Only if they were born within the United States. This is how it is in other country’s so why wouldn’t it be here. However if they do not have a green card at the time of the child’s birth the father should be deported and the mother and children should be deported back to their country after they’re cleared to leave until they’re legal. However we should never separate mother and children.
@93KGQ3H3yrs3Y
Yes, if they were born here or brought as children.
@7MG7ZB2Libertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, and their parents should gain citizenship as wellto prevent separation.
@93CXZVH3yrs3Y
yes, as well as completely abolishing border control and reinstating it with more humane regulations and procedures
@93BWJYD3yrs3Y
Yes, only if they have no criminal history
@93BGDCB3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they acquire it through the citizenship process.
@8ZT2SB93yrs3Y
Yes, if they were born here and/or their parents have acquired citizenship
@8ZPNX5QRepublican3yrs3Y
The should go through process to become one
@8ZLH63S3yrs3Y
@8ZD5K7N3yrs3Y
They should be given easier opportunities to stay in the country because this is the only place they know.
@8ZD3738Republican3yrs3Y
if they were born in the USA then yes if not then no.
@8ZCDVGZ3yrs3Y
Yes, if the child was born in the U.S
@8Z7BW3P3yrs3Y
No, the system has been abused and doesn’t function anymore.
@8YWVSLT3yrs3Y
Yes if they have prove that they can be a citizen.
@8YR7Q6P3yrs3Y
No. Children should legally be considered citizens of whatever county their parents are citizens of.
@8YDS6LQ4yrs4Y
yes, but they should be provided with a good living situation and have the right to see their familys.
@8YCQCYS4yrs4Y
Yes, if the children are here to work and make a living and if they are struggling to live. After they are doing well, you can grant them and their parents a citizenship, or if they wish, they can return to the U.S.
@8YC5RML4yrs4Y
Yes, if they were born here, and have completed 4 years of military service
@8Y5KRH74yrs4Y
Not initially, but give them classes to get citizenship at a young age.
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