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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@9X9XLN711mos11MO
We should make it easier for immigrants to become US citizens after conducting background checks that way this wouldn't become a problem.
@9WZKL2611mos11MO
I think yes cause they have a whole life ahead of them and I think that there life should be in the freedom country
@9LG4D931yr1Y
They are born here and they should have citizenship and provide their parents a path to citizenship. Everyone needs to accounted for and recorded to ensure they are productive members of society and be put to on a path to citizenship.This way taxes are being paid so dollars earned will support the country and government they live in. This will elevate the fear of being deported and incentivize them to active members of society.
@9KC2XD92yrs2Y
The family needs to be contribute to society for approximately 7 years and then they will be granted citizenship
@9JF6RXN2yrs2Y
If they've been here for at least 4 years. That way if their parents get deported they won't be held here without parents.
@93TMVNY3yrs3Y
If the go through the legal process
@937TGGQ3yrs3Y
Yes, but they're parents should still seek to gain citizenship.
@8Y3FJXG4yrs4Y
At what age? If they're born here, they're American citizens as far as I'm concerned. If they're adults, then, no. It's that inbetween group that we have a problem. So, for the inbetweens, let's assume they moved legally, have them spend the number of years to be 'naturalized' and make them take the citizenship test and, if they pass, they're a citizen.
@8TDSKWX4yrs4Y
It depends on how long the child in question has resided in the U.S., if they were raised entirely in the U.S. then they should not face punishment.
@8R6RMDK5yrs5Y
I think they should have to formally apply, unless if the children and family are in a life threatening situation at their home country if this is the case, they should be granted temporary visa's until we can figure out a solution in cooperation with their home country.
@8M44NR6Independent5yrs5Y
Yes but only if they were born on U.S. soil
@8KBDGQT5yrs5Y
Yes, if they were born here or pass an updated citizenship test
Yes they should have a pathway to citizenship
@8R9F3HK5yrs5Y
Yes, as long as they are not criminals or terrorists they are more then welcome and should be granted citizenship. However violent criminals and terrorists should be deported.
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