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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...12yrs12Y

Yes

 @9FVDGCN  from Illinois agreed…6mos6MO

I would say yes because most immigrants living in the U.S. are paying taxes, so I believe they have the rights as any other American

 @9FVXGT6 from Minnesota disagreed…6mos6MO

No, because they are not there legally, so they should not be granted citizenship, and should be deported.

 @9HKDSP2Republican  from Texas commented…4mos4MO

but the kids are born here just like regular American kids how their parents got here isn't their fault the deserve ht chance to grow up as an American just like other nation born citizens

 @9FVWRVF from Arizona agreed…6mos6MO

While I agree, I also think if we have the resources they should be used, regardless of both citizenship and taxed status.

 @9F7ZHBNDemocrat from New Jersey agreed…7mos7MO

Yes, children born in the country have the same right as anyone else born in America not only that but their parents also pay taxes like the rest of the people for them to get one of their rights taken away.

 @9F84KHXPeace and Freedom from Texas agreed…7mos7MO

People may choose to immigrate for a variety of reasons, such as employment opportunities, to escape a violent conflict, environmental factors, educational purposes, or to reunite with family.

 @9F7V3C2 from California agreed…7mos7MO

Children should be allowed to be anywhere they are currently at for citizenship, they don't decide where they are going or what they are going to do the next day. They are just living life growing up 1 day at a time

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...12yrs12Y

No

 @9F6BSRG  from Pennsylvania disagreed…7mos7MO

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Immigrants are valuable and work hard at jobs most of us don't want to do. Be fair to them! They are just looking to support their family!

 @9FTD6D9 from Georgia agreed…6mos6MO

I think it is true that they are valuable. However, I feel like this comment is a little undermining. Of course we should be fair to them; immigrants are not an outgroup, they are humans, like all of us are. It would be a little stereotypical to categorize ALL immigrants as doing lower-level jobs. However, it is true that many of them work many blue-collar jobs to get along life.

 @9FX3NJP from Massachusetts agreed…6mos6MO

I agree because they came to america for a better life, but they could be taking our potential jobs as a US citizen.

 @9FWL8QH from California agreed…6mos6MO

i think an immigrant should be able to move up the social ladder and do whatever job they would like.

 @9F982MZ from Illinois disagreed…7mos7MO

The current presidency is allowing criminals and mentally insane citizens to infiltrate our country. All who enter the US should come here legally, learn English, and pass a US citizenship test. They should NOT have free handouts either.

 @Fr33SpeechGenesisDemocrat from New Jersey disagreed…7mos7MO

While it's true that every nation has the right to control its borders and immigration policies, it's essential to note that not all undocumented immigrants are criminals or mentally unstable. In fact, studies show that immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than native-born citizens. As for learning English and passing a US citizenship test, many immigrants are more than willing to do so, but the current immigration system makes it exceptionally difficult and time-consuming.

Regarding free handouts, it's a common misconception that immigrants have access to a wide range…  Read more

 @9F8WQWJ from Washington disagreed…7mos7MO

This country has been built by mostly immigrants and theyre should be no reason to keep people in cages or want to kill them only because theyre trying to live a better life.

 @9F7ZBHZ from North Carolina disagreed…7mos7MO

Regardless of who you are you should be able to have citizenship in the United States. It is supposed to be a safe haven for people to have freedom, and especially innocent children, deserve the same rights that everyone else has.

 @9F73WV2 from Texas disagreed…7mos7MO

America is filled with different cultures and to not allow people to live in the most free country is to defy the idea of this being the land of the free, and the home of the brave.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...12yrs12Y

Yes, if they were born here

 @9F84XLP from California agreed…7mos7MO

They law already says if you are born in America then you are a citizen but your parent can still be deported.

 @9FTJVWM from California agreed…6mos6MO

Yes, all citizens born in the United States should be granted citizenship and immediately receive rights like any other citizen.

 @9FLGVLF from Texas agreed…6mos6MO

if they were born here, it would be great if they were given an opportunity, somewhat like the dream act.

 @9FWVTWL from California agreed…6mos6MO

Show any legal from of tax payments or any school/educational purposes, any thing you can prove you have been a American citizen.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...12yrs12Y

No, all illegal immigrants should be deported

 @9F7LMS5 from Pennsylvania disagreed…7mos7MO

Just because they dont pay taxes doesnt mean they dont do more work than you they all probably do more than you to care for their families if they plan on having one in the united states. besides the only reason they came here was for a better life for themselves.

 @9F85CG6 from Texas disagreed…7mos7MO

Not all illegal immigrants should be the majority of them come the us to give and offer a better life to future kids or present children and just for themsleves.

 @9F7PYP3 from Kansas disagreed…7mos7MO

we all immigrated to the U.S, we are the most culturally diverse and should be open to adding to our history

 @9F74VDB from New York disagreed…7mos7MO

Deportation should only be used if an illegal immigrant partakes in dangerous or violent activity that harms the population.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...12yrs12Y

No, they must formally apply like every other new citizen

 @9FPG3DQ  from Illinois disagreed…6mos6MO

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I believe their should be more options given to them because we have to keep in mind that not every immigrant has all the time in the world or may go trough struggles already, not trying to make it seem that they should be more sensitive just because it's hard for them, but there should be faster and less time consuming options and within reason from the immigrants.

 @9FPJHBW from Tennessee agreed…6mos6MO

no i dont agree with this statement i think we should run look at their situation first before helping them

 @9FPK8JR from Pennsylvania agreed…6mos6MO

I believe the process of becoming an American citizen was put in place to keep our country safe, but we are a country built on immigrants. Those who seek to live here because their native country is unsafe and is unable to provide a reasonable living situation for them should have the right to leave. Those who cross over with their children with hopes of them receiving a better life here don’t fully understand that coming means their child is not given the same benefits citizens are. They can attend public school, but they cannot work, they cannot get their permit, etc. Children of immigrants should be granted citizenship, they were not in control of their crossing.

 @9FRWDMN from Colorado disagreed…6mos6MO

Immigrants shouldn't have to apply because many are in bad situations and by the time someone finally looks at there application they could be gone.

 @9FS8HN6Peace and Freedomdisagreed…6mos6MO

I believe their should be more options given to them because we have to keep in mind that not every immigrant has all the time in the world or may go trough struggles already, not trying to make it seem that they should be more sensitive just because it's hard for them, but there should be faster and less time consuming options and within reason from the immigrants.

 @9FTYMM5disagreed…6mos6MO

I think there just needs to be a better and faster system for immigrants because for some the process is much harder because of their situation. You also never know what can happen if you do apply.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...12yrs12Y

Yes, and abolish all national borders

 @olivia.kingg from Massachusetts agreed…7mos7MO

National borders are unnatural- people do not choose their country of birth and therefore should be free to reside anywhere in the world. The earth was not meant to be divided.

 @9F83NXX from California agreed…7mos7MO

People should be allowed to better their life for them
And their family. That’s why they should be allowed.

 @9G6DV8G from Florida disagreed…6mos6MO

National borders, especially Trump's south border have helped drastically reduce drug import, human trafficking rates, and crime within our country. I believe all people coming into the U.S. should come legally. It's unfair for those who respect the law and wait for their green cards to be approved. Undocumented people take advantage of America's freedoms. Our country will be a sea of criminals without our borders.

  @VulcanMan6  from Kansas disagreed…6mos6MO

Actually, there has been no real evidence to support the claims that a border wall has or will "drastically reduce drug import, human trafficking rates, and crime within our country". If anything, the existence of borders is a significant root cause of many of these problems in the first place, as they create unnecessary nationalism and inequality.

 @9G95Z9J from Wisconsin disagreed…5mos5MO

There should be national borders that people are not allowed to cross unless they have citizenship in the United States.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...12yrs12Y

Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...12yrs12Y

Yes, but only after performing 4 years of military service or graduating college

 @4PQN7G4from New York answered…3yrs3Y

No! They are citizens of their parents homelands. The 14th amendment was expressly for the children of slaves. Unless the parents were legally in the US and in process of achieving permanent or citizenship status then the kids should NOT get citizenship.

 @4X8J2BHfrom Illinois answered…3yrs3Y

I do not believe in the moral legitimacy of the concept of "Citizenship," which basically states that people are the "Property" of "their" government --- which is another word for SLAVE of "their" government.

 @4R2CGJKfrom Wisconsin answered…3yrs3Y

I agree with the 14th amendment: 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.

*Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a foreign citizen or national after he or she fulfills the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act

 @4Q4HBM9from California answered…3yrs3Y

 @4YS8D6Zfrom Oregon answered…3yrs3Y

Children of illegal immigrants should be deported with their parents. Children of illegals who are born here should be immediately placed into foster care and the parents deported.

 @4RS8N5Yfrom Florida answered…3yrs3Y

Once an illegal has committed a crime and gets deported for it he/she should be tattooed so that when he/she simply re-crosses the border anyone can see they are illegal and report them. We have had enough instances of repeat crimes from illegal aliens.

 @4RYHLZQfrom Washington answered…3yrs3Y

yes and we should at that moment of birth have a process in place to make the parents legal at the very least work here, unless they are engaged in criminal activities. Only then should the family be split up for the safety of the child.

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