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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@B628SDSConstitution3mos3MO
I think that children of illegal immigrants could be granted citizenship if they were born here as it is not their fault for the decisions their parents made, however, I do not believe that the parents should also be granted citizenship. Their citizenship should have been obtained in a legal manner to begin with. If the children of these illegal immigrants begin contributing to criminal activity in our country, I believe deportation is a fair alternative.
@B5ZJYHRConstitution3mos3MO
No, all illegal immigrants, and even many legal - second and third generation immigrants should be deported
@9X2GMM611mos11MO
if an illegal immigrant gives birth to a child in America the child should go with its mother back to Mexico
@9WZ7YC811mos11MO
if they are born here and only born here, if they aren't then all immigrants should have to go through the legal process of citizenship
@9WZ5FDV11mos11MO
if they come with there family and there family came to amrica it shouldnt matter if they were or were not born there
@9TDK3CC1yr1Y
Yes, but there should be a specific process. The child should not be penalized for their parent's decision.
@9QTMBCB1yr1Y
No but they should be allowed to formally apply with no penalties and be given priority if they were born here. Their parents should not be granted citizenship if they came here illegally.
@9KXX9Z62yrs2Y
Technically the children would've been born in the U.S. and they cannot control what their parents chose to do. Therefore, they should be granted legal citizenship as long as they become legal within 5 years of turning 18.
@9K6R4JC2yrs2Y
If their children are born here then both them and their parent should have citizenship, with the parents having dual citizenship
@9K5WBR82yrs2Y
If the children were born here, they already have their citizenship. I do think its fair that the immigrants should take the citizenship test just like other new citizens.
@9JXYSCM2yrs2Y
Yes, if their parents can be granted legal citizenship as well. I don't think they should separate the children from their parent(s).
@9JSCF3R 2yrs2Y
Yes, if they've spent the majority of their life here they should not risk deportation from the only home they've ever known.
@9JNY42Y2yrs2Y
I think the mothers and fathers should have choice if they would like to keep there child in the United States, but have to leave.
@9JNXDRQ2yrs2Y
If the parents are illegal but the child is burn in the U.S the child should be granted citizenship.
@9JJWZVM2yrs2Y
Yes, and their parents should also be given legal citizenship so that the family can stick together. Their parents would have to apply, of course, but their child would be granted full citizenship and they would remain in America until the application process is completed.
@9JF73HS2yrs2Y
Yes, but both them and their parents should be granted citizenship after passing things like background checks.
@9JD8J4KRepublican2yrs2Y
They can stay in the US with their kid being a citizen but they still have to apply an not be deported.
@9J6MWJ32yrs2Y
No, but if they have been in the United States for more than 10 years, they can file for legal citizenship.
@9HVJY5S2yrs2Y
i feel that it may be permitted with reduced liberties and once of age will be revoked and must apply for legal government admitted citizenship
@9HMKR4P2yrs2Y
I think they should, if their parent has gone through all the legal requirments to become a citizen themselves. If they have not, I feel the child should have to comlpete those steps
@9HL6MXP2yrs2Y
If they were born in the United States then yes depending on how long their parents have been in the United States.
@9HGM4R82yrs2Y
Yes, but only if the parents are deported after the children become old enough to apply for citizenship.
@9HCNHTQ2yrs2Y
Yes, they should have to have lived here for at least 5 years and pass citizenship tests and swear oaths.
@9GJ7P5S 2yrs2Y
Yes, and have the parents apply for legal citizenship if they have good intentions for being here. I do not wish to separate families over this.
@9G7QJLR2yrs2Y
The question does not state whether or not if the child was born in the us or not. If the child was born in the us then it is there right to be a citizen and if they are not old enough to stay by the time the family is deported then they should go with their family, but if the child is old enough they can stay or go as they please.
@9FQY3BY2yrs2Y
I don’t feel any of the choices capture my thoughts accurately. I also feel like there are many unique facets to different situations , and selecting any of these choices is too black and white.
@9FMYGN82yrs2Y
Its not the kids foult i think the kid should be greantedlegal citizenship.
@9FMSV2BProgressive2yrs2Y
Yes if they were born here but that shouldn't automatically give parents citizenship, just the baby. They're grown adults they can take a test.
@9FMJDDZ2yrs2Y
If the parents also get citizenship
@9FM9KR92yrs2Y
After they earn their citizenship then I suppose yes but being born here if they're illegal immigrant parents got here then no. They should have to go through the process .
@9FM2BND2yrs2Y
it depends on how their parents acted in their time here
@9FM25PR2yrs2Y
I think they should have equal oppurtunities to become a US citizen however that may be.
@9FM228HProgressive2yrs2Y
after years of living there
@9FLKHSZ2yrs2Y
yes but it should also help/ be beneficial with there parents citizenship
@9FLHLVC2yrs2Y
keep them with their family and let them do the citizenship test.
@9FLHKGF2yrs2Y
I feel if children illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship, the parents should too.
@9FKYYG82yrs2Y
They should be given citizenship until they reach the age of 18, then they are required to take the citizenship test.
@9FBRXDR2yrs2Y
Yes, if they were born here, and Yes, but it should not gran their parents citizenship.
@9FBQ3YF2yrs2Y
I believe to an extent that the child should be given the chance to have citizenship, not the parents.
@9F9MDYV2yrs2Y
If they are born in the U.S. then sure if not be in the military for 4 years.
@9F99B7S2yrs2Y
Citizenship must be attained either by being born to citizen(s) of this country, spending time working in this country, or by passing the standardized citizenship test that's already in place.
@9F92N8G2yrs2Y
If born within US borders, yes. If immigrated, then no, go through the legal process
@9F4B2VJ2yrs2Y
No, this incentives illegal immigration. There should be an expedited path to citizenship for those who are born here to illegal immigrants, however, as children shouldn’t be punished for something they have no control over.
@8ZCZS2NIndependent4yrs4Y
yes, and their parents should be granted legal citizenship as long as they have not committed any illegal crimes and they have the means to pay taxes.
@9BX3L9N2yrs2Y
when they are older yes because then they can register to be a citizen
@95YKKBX3yrs3Y
I think that immigrants should be allowed to become legal citizens of the united states but they have to do it the proper way,
@93F52563yrs3Y
Only if the child was born within the United States
@92HPKR33yrs3Y
Yes. Only at 18 if they can meet citizenship requirements
@922Y2WJ4yrs4Y
Yes but only if they have lived here for AT LEAST 10 years or served in the military
@8YX7MGJ4yrs4Y
They should be allowed to stay in the U.S. under a visa and required to pass the Nationalization test when 18
@8XZCPLL4yrs4Y
no becuse if the babies parents get deported then the baby is left in the us with nowhere to go
@8WXBQL84yrs4Y
This is very dependant on their previous situation. If their previous situation was cruel, Yes.
@8WM4G8G4yrs4Y
Yes if they were born here, but it should not grant the parents citizenship.
@8WJ65YJ4yrs4Y
They should be regarded as U.S. citizens until they're 18 years of age, then they've got to take the citizenship test.
@8WJ2B724yrs4Y
They should be deported with their parents but should be given a quicker way to gain citizenship when they turn 18.
@8WCDFCD4yrs4Y
Only if the child was born here. other than that they should be deported together so that they are not seperated
@8WC5DKS4yrs4Y
Yes, if they were they are born here or under a certain age
@8WB9VQQ4yrs4Y
Yes, if they go to college or enter the workforce.
Only if they were born in this country, or giving to a whole other family that is legal.
@8VXRGKY4yrs4Y
yes, if they were brought here at a young age or were born here
@8VN7STN4yrs4Y
yes if they were born here or if parents are granted citizenship before they are an adult
@8V4DD6C4yrs4Y
If it can be confirmed they were born in the Inited States.
@8TS87LR4yrs4Y
No, pass extensive immigration reform instead.
@8TBH9JVIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, but there should be an application process (expedited)
@Orionsbelt5yrs5Y
No individual whether it be an adult or child should be "illegal" the United States is supposed to be a country of freedom but we can't take citizens from other countries?
@8R57Z4MRepublican5yrs5Y
If they are born here then yes if not they have to apply.
@8R4H8XH5yrs5Y
no but dont seperate them from parents
@8R4H8XH5yrs5Y
yes but dont seperate them from parents
@8R4BLHVIndependent5yrs5Y
Yes, if they were born here. But that doesn't grant the parents clemency.
@8QWZCYN5yrs5Y
If they go through the process than yes
@8QTF9MX5yrs5Y
Yes, after they have passed a citizenship test
@8QTBKHYWorking Family5yrs5Y
Yes, If immigrants have not committed any crimes other than crossing the border illegally.
@8QR3BJM5yrs5Y
Yes, but only if their parents are too
@8QPC99Z5yrs5Y
Yes if they go thought all the steps to be legal than why not
Yes, if they were brought here before memories are formed. aka before 3 years old.
@8NG7KV85yrs5Y
Only if they are a baby and their parents would not.
@8MLDJMX5yrs5Y
yes don't make them suffer for what their parents did
@8MB7LNZ5yrs5Y
Yes if they were born here but their parents should be given citizenship
@8KS3DHWRepublican5yrs5Y
Yes, but if their parents are not legal citizens they have to stay with them until their parents are legal
@8KM7M9MRepublican5yrs5Y
If under the age of 10 yes, but have foster or adoptive placement.
@8KB28D65yrs5Y
No; persons who are sovereign to other nations are just that. The government doesn't get to choose who is an illegal alien and who is a "real" illegal alien.
@8JXML4W5yrs5Y
Yes, although children could be separated from their parents, they have most likely come for a better life and that provides that opportunity for them
@8H9SM3X5yrs5Y
Yes, but their parents must apply for citizenship and this must be completed before the children are recognized as full citizens.
@8G68YVF5yrs5Y
Yes if born here and have the parents take the courses to become a citizen.
@8FYJSXG5yrs5Y
Yes, and abolish all national borders after creating an economy where that is possible.
@8FHJ2G85yrs5Y
Abolish birthright citizenship and make it merit based to every adult.
@8F93PPQ5yrs5Y
yes, only if they are born here and pay taxes.
@8CSZ43Q5yrs5Y
Too many opinions on this
@8CKBRYR5yrs5Y
yes, only if the family gets to stay together.
Yes, only if they were born here and if it does not grant their parents citizenship.
@9C8KQPCRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes because they were born here, however their parents should be deported. Their parents can then choose to take the child back with them to their country, or they can put the child in the foster system and can have a chance at getting them back if they apply to be a citizen and come back to the USA legally.
@9BYV7LD2yrs2Y
if they are born in the us than yes but if not born as a us citzen no.
@998263T3yrs3Y
It depends on how young they are, If they are young enough to learn about our country and know our history as they grow up then yes, but if they are like almost 18 then no.
@95SLGBK3yrs3Y
Yes, if they were born here. Those brought here as children should be given a path to citizenship.
@8Y6GTGY4yrs4Y
Only if they obtain citizenship legally
@8XCXY7N4yrs4Y
i think if they are minors then yes, they should have citizenship as it was likely out of their control to move to the usa without citizen ship.
@8VRZZFSIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, if they were born here, but parents should be made to obtain citizenship or face deportation.
@8VN2PKZ4yrs4Y
Yes if they are born here and one biological parent is a citizen
@8FYHGYF5yrs5Y
Only children born to citizens should be granted citizenship. (Or children whose parents gain citizenship before age 3 (or some other suitable age to be determined by the populous or Congress in an amendment)
@8FMFYW95yrs5Y
only if the parents get it
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