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Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

Amnesty is an act by passed by the federal government which grants immunity from immigration laws to undocumented immigrants currently living in the U.S. Various levels of criteria have been proposed for immigrants to be granted amnesty including proof of employment and willingness to pay taxes.

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 @9DP92CX  from Ohio  answered…4mos4MO

Yes, as long as they are paying taxes and being given the same wage as an American citizen and protected from unsafe working conditions.

 @9S49GYC from Ohio  answered…10mos10MO

Fine companies who employ illegal immigrants and create a simple plan to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record.

 @9FDLSHT from Ohio  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, they should be given a path to citizenship but these companies employing illegal immigrants should be fined.

 @96C2Q3VCommunist from Ohio  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, all immigrants, especially from countries that are negatively affected by the US's foreign policy, should be given a simple path to citizenship.

 @935CJMH from Ohio  answered…3yrs3Y

No, but create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record. Fine companies that employ illegal immigrants. Most illegal immigrants are exploited for cheap labor, which also harms citizens by taking jobs from being available to them.

 @8KMG6B9 from Ohio  answered…5yrs5Y

No, any immigrant to the country must do so through legal channels. The path to citizenship should be simplified, but amnesty need not be granted.

 @8HQGXSW from Ohio  answered…5yrs5Y

No, but allow them to stay and create a more streamlined process to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record and a history of paying taxes

 @8DFMKWX from Ohio  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, as long as they demonstrate that they are willing to work the legal path to naturalization or application for a work visa.

 @9B57HJQRepublican from Ohio  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but only if they have no criminal reccord.

 @97GB3YG from Ohio  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but only if they pay taxes, and create a reasonable path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record.

 @962BC84 from Ohio  answered…3yrs3Y

No, but they should be given an easier path to citizenship

 @8G68G95 from Ohio  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, only if they have been paying taxes and are on a path for citizenship and don’t have a record.

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