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.
Response rates from 5m America voters.
53% Yes |
47% No |
33% Yes |
39% No |
13% Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
4% No, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants |
8% Yes, but only if they pay taxes |
2% No, remove them from the U.S. |
1% No, but allow them to stay |
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Unique answers from America voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@migval20004yrs4Y
Yes, but include stay at home moms also? They key word is "temporary" amnesty. To those opposed of amnesty, we already have it (Cubans touch US soil and can stay) If we implement amnesty and illegals don't behave under outlined regulations, they will get deported. 90% of illegals don't want handouts. How many illegals do you see on the corner asking for change? (I have never seen one) Now how many do you see asking for work? (Lots) They want to work, to better themselves and their families!
@5MXRPQX4yrs4Y
Why should someone who broke our law be given amnesty. Does that mean I can break a US law and not be penalized? They should be deported and then apply to come back legally. If a child of illegal immigrants is born in the US, that child should be considered an illegal as well. Giving illegals amnesty is unfair to all the people who are waiting to enter legally.
@4RPYB594yrs4Y
Put employers that use and abuse immigrants in prison, and let hard working immigrants live in peace. Stop referring to them as illegals!
@4Q4HBM94yrs4Y
How about we make a simpler worker visa program. Violate and you can never apply again
@5KHT8S24yrs4Y
Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record and they pay back taxes or a fee.
@4TCS7JC4yrs4Y
An open border policy would allow worker's to enjoy the right to come work in the US without fear of breaking any immigration laws. This would take away the need for any amnesty.
@4SZH87J4yrs4Y
Prosecute those hiring them and abusing them, if employers had to adhere to employment laws the rest would cease to be an issue. Stop punishing the victim.
@4QRT7BR4yrs4Y
The reason FDR, HST and DDE deported illegal immigrants (and their kids) was that Americans were looking for work. Americans don't need to be competing with illegal immigrants for their jobs.
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