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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@8M95FVB5yrs5Y
No. Birthright citizenship should only apply when one of the parents is already a citizen.
@B5ZWL9LRepublican 2wks2W
No, but that is the current Constitutional reality and should only be changed by amending the Constitution and not through executive fiat.
@B45H73W4mos4MO
They should only be granted citizenship if they formally apply and serve 4 years of military service.
@B34L74C 5mos5MO
Only children with at least one parent with legal status in the United States should receive birthright citizenship.
@B2FT7Z96mos6MO
If a child is born in the USA, that child and their parents have until the child turns 5 to apply for citizenship. If they don't have citizenship by the time the child enrolls in public school then they should be deported back to their own country or be working towards getting citizenship. Shouldn't be living here illegally.
@9XCBM6M9mos9MO
no citizenship should be granted to someone committing a crime. crossing the border illegally is committing a crime.
If a pregnant women comes and gives birth the child should not be given citizenship because she came across illegally while committing a crime.
@9X9WK6T9mos9MO
Everyone should be able to live where they want. Why do we need a paper to keep us where we are. Who cares. Everyone should have the choice to move somewhere that’s better for them
@9WR9WHSProgressive9mos9MO
It’s complicated. Yes and no. Our constitution allows for those born here to be considered citizens. For those brought on DACA satus, yes. Immigrants provide many benefits but it can’t be a free for all
@9T6SY2X11mos11MO
citizenship should be earned by all americans by taking a citizenship test and possible civic service.
@9RMK6S712mos12MO
No, current DREAMers should be allowed to stay, but we need to close the loophole on illegal immigrants making their children citizens.
@9LN2QQ21yr1Y
Yes, but It doesn't grant their parents citizenship, they must be born here, and must apply like every other new citizen.
@9KF4XLL1yr1Y
Only if their parents earn citizenship, and if their parents are not citizens the children should have to apply through citizenship through a simplified, child-friendly version of the process until they are legal adults
@9KBN39G1yr1Y
If the parents are citizens then yes, but if the parents are not, then it depends on the whole process of their birth.
@9K5S8JX1yr1Y
No, but the policy to become a citizen should be drastically changed and made easier to achieve citizenship.
@9K3VR9Q1yr1Y
every immigrant should get the same amount of time to get judged and tried te be granted legal citizenship
@9K3HJNG1yr1Y
Yes, but I feel like the parents should have a chance in the country as well to raise their child there if they want to. (Only granted citizenship if they have no *LARGE* criminal history)
@9J7S8ZV2yrs2Y
Maybe, if they pass the citizenship test, and qualify to be a citizen of the United States of America. I am not a qualifiable source
@9HXR95B2yrs2Y
yes but only if their parents are somehow granted a way to insure they stay with their children/child are 18
@9HWGWMM2yrs2Y
No, but they should be provided a 'Free' process of attaining citizenship since coming to America wasn't their choice, but have become apart of the American family and culture. If they choose not to attain citizenship using the tools provided then they should be deported.
@9HNRZBT2yrs2Y
It depends on their situation, like if they are trying to escape family or trying to find a new life
@9HLWFTX2yrs2Y
yes/no i think that you should grant them citizenship but they have to go thru a background check and be searched
@9FVVVSS2yrs2Y
No, they should be able to apply as a residents instead of Citizenship. Citizenship should only be given to those that did not break the law.
@9FVL7KXIndependent2yrs2Y
Should receive citizenship however should also be with their family 100% of the time including in deportation
@9FMZ3HR2yrs2Y
No, they must formally apply like anyone side unless they are a minor- foster care
@9F82ZCY2yrs2Y
yes because they arent really here caring for themselves they are trying to give their children a better life and give them what they never had
@9F56FZG2yrs2Y
No, Families need to stay together. Give incentives to families if they become citizens together and remain a family unit.
@9CDVG2J2yrs2Y
No, they must formally apply like every other new citizen and be vetted but it depends on their situation asylum seekers need proof of necessity of asylum in the US
@99RFDNB2yrs2Y
there should be a specific process based on what actions they partake in.
@96MYJZR3yrs3Y
yes, but they should at least graduate from college or show that they can be responsible and not get into any trouble
@96LDLHK3yrs3Y
Yes, but in only certain circumstances.
@95KKGDN3yrs3Y
Yes if they are in good standing in their communities and pay taxes they should receive citizenship at eighteen.
@93NR73N3yrs3Y
Yes if they are born here, & after serving in the military or graduating college.
@93GHJP43yrs3Y
Yes, but only after passing a citizenship test. Once they do so, then you grant them natural-born citizenship. Otherwise, this would be violation of the 14th amendment
@93G4RZC3yrs3Y
If they were born here or lived longer here than in original country
@92FGL693yrs3Y
i feel like family should stay together and if they havening done anything legal they should okay to stay with our hel and get them legal
@8ZPHWH33yrs3Y
Yes, and remove the yearly questionnaire
@8Z77MHQ3yrs3Y
If they are born in the U.S. then maybe.
@8YR82FL3yrs3Y
@8YB9KHPIndependent4yrs4Y
no unless they were born after their parents got to America.
@8Y4N9SF4yrs4Y
Bill's., and we should amend the constitution to eliminate birthright citizenship.
@8TBNF3N4yrs4Y
The law in America is if you're born on American soil, you're an American, regardless of the immigration status of your parent or parents. The Supreme Court has upheld this time and again. The issue is settled unless we change the Constitution.
@8SXYXR64yrs4Y
No, if their parents get deported they should be able to go with them without splitting the family up.
Yes, if they where born here and their parents should receive temporary visas.
@8RPGWS84yrs4Y
Children of illegal immigrants should only be granted legal citizenship if they were born here.
@8R6BDW94yrs4Y
Yes, but after a certain amount of time be relocated to their country of origin, or back to parents if found
@8R5RBZB4yrs4Y
Yes, if they want to; they are responsible for their choices
@8QZ8H9H4yrs4Y
Yes, If they are born in the us, but it should not grant their parents citizenship
well if they where born here yeah and if they weren't the parents should apply for citizenship so the children's under 18 can become citizen
Yes but if they do the work for it what there parents do should not affect them
@jwakleyIndependent5yrs5Y
Yes, create a path to citizenship for them, but their parents must formally apply like every other new citizen
@jwakleyIndependent5yrs5Y
Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for them, but their parents must formally apply like every other new citizen
@jwakleyIndependent5yrs5Y
Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for them, but not their parents
@jwakleyIndependent5yrs5Y
Yes, create a simple path to citizenship but not for their parents
@8PSWZ4LLibertarian5yrs5Y
No but we should make applying for citizenship more affordable and accessible
@8P9392D5yrs5Y
Yes, if they were born here, no if they were not
@chickentaco5yrs5Y
Yes but their parents have to have lived in the U.S. for a certain amount of time before having kids that get granted citizenship.
@7DVGRFK5yrs5Y
Yes as an initial gut-check. If this is specifically referring to individuals born on US soil, then definitely. For children that were brought over below a certain age threshold, I am less certain, but lean toward yes. To Be Researched
@8M9MFCZ5yrs5Y
Yes, if they were a minor when they left their country or if they were born here.
@8M8J735Republican5yrs5Y
Deny US citizenship if neither patent has US citizenship and you are less than 18 years old.
@8LR5PNL5yrs5Y
Only if they are born on U.S. territory/soil
@8JV44SB5yrs5Y
Yes if their parents have been working here and paying taxes for a number of years and didn’t just show up and have a baby on arrival.
@8JMHS845yrs5Y
Yes if they are between the ages of 0-17 with no history of violence or drugs and can/should be adopted by an American family, otherwise they need to be placed in a safe agency to be removed in their country of origin
@8JCB79S5yrs5Y
Yes, simplify citizenship process
@8JCB6RP5yrs5Y
Yes but also simplify rules to allow parents citizenship
@8J27TX85yrs5Y
Yes, if they have lived here a certain amount of time and have a clean criminal record and pay taxes
@8HYK5BF5yrs5Y
Yes, if they have graduated high school here.
@8H6X6TX5yrs5Y
Yes, if they were born here OR too young to have a say in immigrating to the US
@8GX4PSFConstitution5yrs5Y
Children should be given the choice to stay with their parents and be deported, or separate from their parents and become a citizen; the children should not suffer for the unlawful actions of their parents.
@8GVQJ5WIndependent5yrs5Y
No, but there should be easier paths to become a citizen
@8GHLG8P5yrs5Y
we should not separate their family, but they should be allowed citizenship or the option of it.
@8G52HQ95yrs5Y
Yes. Parents should have opportunity for citizenship too if they meet specific, and substantial benchmarks.
@8DWTHHZ5yrs5Y
Yes, if they grow up to at least 8 years old in the U.S. and absorb the culture without spending more than one cumulative year of that time outside of the U.S.
@8D5L4Q35yrs5Y
Yes but only after they’ve shown they contribute to society, pay taxes, stay clean off the Law
@8C76L985yrs5Y
They should be granted dual citizenship so they can either be deported with their family or stay.
@9CLXBXZ2yrs2Y
Yes, and their parents should be provided with a far easier path to citizenship, so long as they are not involved in any violent crime.
Yes, but only if they arrived in the United States at age of 15 or under
@9B9WG7D2yrs2Y
No, citizenship should be based on the citizenship of the parents alone, not the dirt you were born over.
@9B3NZZS2yrs2Y
Yes, but only after performing 4 years of military service, with a GED or HS Diploma; or trade certification and 5 years of employment in given trade. Then participate in naturalization process and disavow any allegiance to a foreign government. This should only apply to children who can prove they were 14 yrs or younger when brought here by their parents, and parents shall be not granted citizenship or any kind of stay visa. Parents will be deported.
@99P48PG2yrs2Y
depends what voting is ok for kids to vote.
@9889VW4Independent3yrs3Y
if they were born in the state they plan to go to college in
@975V56P3yrs3Y
Instead make the immigration application process more appealing than immigrating illegally.
@96Y2WR83yrs3Y
If born here, and legally apply for citizenship that at 18. Parents shouldn't be allowed to ride the coat tails of the children they crossed the boarder illegally to birth
@8ZQH5XN3yrs3Y
I think that it depends on the circumstances.
@8YWHRD93yrs3Y
They should have every opportunity to be granted citizenship as children born to legal parents. This would be punishing the children for the actions of their parents, and that has never helped the children. The US is the one educating and is the community raising these children so instead of building up their animosity against our country, why not use their unique, undermined perspective to better our country?
@8S695PV4yrs4Y
Yes, if under the age of 16.
@8Q626FC5yrs5Y
Yes, if they either came to the U.S. as minors or were born here
@8KSB3BK5yrs5Y
it depends on weather it is important to them.
@8KKZX4N5yrs5Y
only if they are born in the united states
@8JQH53H5yrs5Y
No, they must formerly apply. In the case, where those children are under 18 that application can be stayed if the child is in danger or does not have anyone to care for them.
@8GKGCLK5yrs5Y
No the must apply like all citizens, but give them immediate temporary legal status on an ongoing basis as they try to become legal.
@8G7FJL65yrs5Y
No but make getting citizenship easier.
@8FVNK6R5yrs5Y
Once again I believe that getting citizenship should be easier but no illegal immigrants. Make it so it doesn't force people to come through illegal immigration.
@9FWG8GZ2yrs2Y
I think that the parents should have to apply for citizenship just like any other citizens, therefore making the children citizens as well.
@operaman863yrs3Y
Yes, but only after passing a citizenship test. Once they do so, then you grant them natural-born citizenship if they were born in the United States and they renounce all foreign allegiances. Otherwise, this would be violation of the 14th amendment
@B2FPBFW6mos6MO
I believe that in situations we should have refugee camps so people can stay and try and get citesinship
@8QTWJD54yrs4Y
Yes, they were born here or their parents have a citizenship here
@B64HYZ9Republican3 days3D
I feel like they should be granted legal citizenship if they are able to act as a functioning citizen of the United States, respect the laws of the land and those that enforce it, and help to contribute to our nation as a whole. However, I also believe that they should be able to if their family members are also in the process of becoming citizens so families aren't torn apart.
@8558FRW3yrs3Y
No, but facilitate the ability for these children to apply for citizenship.
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