@9FVDGCN 8mos8MO
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
@9FVXGT68mos8MO
No, because they are not there legally, so they should not be granted citizenship, and should be deported.
@9HKDSP2Republican 5mos5MO
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
@9FVWRVF8mos8MO
While I agree, I also think if we have the resources they should be used, regardless of both citizenship and taxed status.
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 Freedom8mos8MO
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.
@9F7V3C28mos8MO
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
@9F7T5T88mos8MO
By moving to the Americas, they directly / indirectly benefit the country as they come for new opportunities for themselves or their families which boosts the economy/workforce.
I agree with the decision if granting the children of illegal immigrants full citizenship because they had no choice but to be dragged into the U.S. by the choice of their parents. It is unjust for us to not grant them anything when they have to be forced to restart their lives.
@9F7RVH68mos8MO
A total of 13.6 percent of our population is immigrants, nearly 1 million immigrants are coming to the US every signle year, it is predicted. If we do not allow immigratoion anymore, then we would very likely hurt our own exonomy and realtionship with the rest of the world.
@9F83J67Peace and Freedom8mos8MO
It just depends on the people, like they could do a background search and see what they find. Not all immigrants should be deported tf. Especially if you're separating a family. Like how sick you have to be to do that .
@9F7V67H8mos8MO
Coming from someone in an immigrant family, we have greatly improved the way of living by moving here to America and we can help the people still in our country with the money we have gained through working here in America.
@9F87TCS8mos8MO
If a family struggles with something in another country or if there are circumstances where people are unsafe and not free, America should be open to allowing people to make a better life for themselves because that is what the foundation of this country is about
@9F85GTJPeace and Freedom8mos8MO
Hispanic immigrants have increased the workforce of the U.S. significantly whether it be through labor or economically.
@9F88QKY8mos8MO
Children should be viewed as citizens of the world. They cannot control where they live and should not be mistreated for the decisions of their parents or caretakers.
@9F7D2PC8mos8MO
Most illegal immigrants come to this country to offer themselves, family back home, and their future family a better lifestyle. Therefore, a child of illegal immigrants that was born or grew up in this country most likely a) did not have a say on said immigration and should not face the consequences of such and b) should have the same right as other legal citizens that also grew up in this country and be offered the same benefits granted to legal citizens.
@9F7SY8T8mos8MO
There is always going to be immigration, why fight a never ending war of accessibility to citizenship.
@9F7VL6PLibertarian8mos8MO
in some cases where they came in with a child that is below the age of 16 , then yes because they are minors and they do not have an idea of what is going on, so it should not affect the children because they did not have a say in entering the country illegally.
statistically immigrants are more hardworking and more willing to work for their monew due to their previous situations this helps the economy. and also immigrations just gives people a chance to have different opportunities and explore talents plus what do you have to lose.
@9F7NPMT8mos8MO
Simply sending people off to be killed is not freedom, any and all deserve freedom as long as they don't pose a threat
@9F8DHVW8mos8MO
form 2012 to 2018 us born citizens have a higher crime rate then undocumented immigrants and legal immigrants.
I just don't understand why letting people in is such a big deal. They want a better life and we have the resources and opportunity to give it to them.
@9F76TW38mos8MO
Children should be viewed as citizens of the world. They cannot control where they live and should not be mistreated for the decisions of their parents or caretakers.
@9F77KLJ8mos8MO
The immagrints that come from Mexico for example are a large chunk of our work force and we don't realize how much we gain from immigration.
@9F7GQ578mos8MO
A few years ago ICE was called to a poultry factory where they detained and deported over 600 illegal immigrants working there. They used fake ID's and fake social security numbers, but they paid taxes and did not cause any trouble. After all of them were taken, the factory lost more than half of the employees, the other works had to pick up all the extra work, and the children were left without their families. Now the process of getting meat ready and packaged and shipped to stores is longer. Without those immigrants, lots of things came to a halt in the community. that just goes to sho… Read more
@9FNWDFJ8mos8MO
someone who wants to become a citizen shouldn't have to wait 20 years, by then their life could have ended and not have lived a better life in America.
@9F7J9YHIndependent8mos8MO
Well the immigrants just want a better life so I feel if they have no criminal record they should be allowed to stay.
@9FLH466Peace and Freedom8mos8MO
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.
@9FSWVJXRepublican8mos8MO
They are not at fault for any decisions made by the parents in their lives and we have that right at the time of birth to be a citizen of the USA
@9FQ9PK98mos8MO
Children of immigrants should be granted legal citizenship because of the stuff they go through. They have many struggles going on and it may be that their country is a dangerous place. Children should not be allowed to be raised in such dangerous places and that's why their parents do their best to take them somewhere where they have the best opportunity to be safe and live a successful life.
@9F7H9MN8mos8MO
"72% of Americans say immigrants come to the united states for jobs and to improve their lives"
https://www.cato.org/blog/poll-72-americans-say-immigrants-come-us-jobs-improve-their-lives-53-say-ability-immigrate
@9F4SD3B8mos8MO
We have too many homeless in America right now. There are many children that come to this country and become slaves, and worse off than if they'd have stayed in their own country. Until all of the cities in America get rid of homelessness, we should not take on anymore people.
@HumbleDelegateDemocrat8mos8MO
It's true that homelessness is a significant issue in America. Addressing it should indeed be a priority, and it's an unfortunate reality that some immigrant children can fall into exploitative situations. However, some argue that these issues are not mutually exclusive. For example, in Utah, they've significantly reduced homelessness through a model called Housing First, which focuses on providing permanent housing as a primary strategy. If such a model could be implemented nationwide, do you think America could both address homelessness and accommodate immigrant children?
@9F7TT368mos8MO
well when the separation to there kids and going back to there kids so i most likely think they do need more right to be able to accomplish themselves on what they have in mind
@9F8F6SQIndependent8mos8MO
Everywhere is hiring right now! looking for people to fill in job spots, lots of people dont wanna work. look outside.
@9FLXKQP8mos8MO
By moving to the Americas, they directly / indirectly benefit the country as they come for new opportunities for themselves or their families which boosts the economy/workforce.
@9FM3BGHWomen’s Equality8mos8MO
Yes, children should have the same rights as any other U.S citizen because every child has the right to get the education they dont have from their home. Their family should have the right too because they would be paying taxes as the other citzens.
@9FMGWRY8mos8MO
The medical bills are very expensive since they don't have healthcare. It might be hard to support a family in this country when you basically have to pay extra from everything.
@9F4RGWT8mos8MO
There is a current crisis at our borders with over 10,000 illegals trying to cross due to our poor security. We are allowing criminals to come in waves into our countries who supply many of the drugs that are causing overdoses to our citizens. We are also constantly allowing more illegals to take jobs from Americans. Many people complain about not being able to get a job and this is only going to get worse due to illegal immigration. It also makes our country seem weak, and it is adding to overpopulation. It also causes unbalanced elections due to immigrants usually voting democrat.
@VibrantCraneLibertarian8mos8MO
he majority of illegal drugs in the US are smuggled through legal ports of entry, not unprotected parts of the border.
Regarding job loss, studies show that immigrants, both legal and illegal, actually boost the economy and create jobs. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that while first-generation immigrants are more costly to governments, mainly at the state and local levels, immigrants' children are among the strongest economic and fiscal contributors in the U.S. population.
As for overpopulation, this is a global issue, not specific to the U.S. or… Read more
@9F7YSZ68mos8MO
After getting a green card, which is already an incredibly difficult and time-consuming process, it takes 5 years to get citizenship.
@9FRHPPL8mos8MO
Places like Guatemala and El Salvador are poor third-world countries with many people not being able to receive proper education and lack funds to even begin applying.
@9GP9LC5Peace and Freedom7mos7MO
We are all people no matter where we are born. If you can vist their contury and live the should do it as well.
@9GHDQ677mos7MO
Immigration is not a vouluntetary optition as in when people immigrate to a new location/ country its to get better opportunities and a more benefit in life and life choices.
@9FQ326L8mos8MO
In America, we have seen too many homeless problems and addictions and things are getting out of hand.
@9FF9VMW8mos8MO
First, if the child is under 18 years of age, which is most likely if they were born in the U.S., they must either go back to their home country with the parents or be adopted by legal citizens. Secondly, if they were born in the U.S. as a child of illegal immigrants and are over the age of 18, they must apply to become legal citizens. I have no issues with foreigners becoming citizens, and in fact I believe that process should be easier than it is now, however if illegal immigrants harvest the benefits of our country without paying their proper dues, anarchy will follow. We are a democracy, not a warzone. Our nation is built upon principals that are violated by the idea of illegal immigration.
@9GGZW9M7mos7MO
The children of immigrant parents should be citizens because they were born in the us, which is a form of gaining citizenship. Fourteenth Amendment, Section 1: "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" this says that if you are born in the us then you are a citizen therefore the children that were born in the us of immigrant parents should have citezenship.
@9FSPWTY8mos8MO
No, because people could just come in illegally and have kids to become US citizens and that is not right.
@9FDKSLSPeace and Freedom8mos8MO
Yes children of Immigrants should be grated citizen ship because being born in the country should immediately grant citizenship no matter family background color or race.
@9FL3R698mos8MO
A lot of people claim to have applied for medical but instead because they are immigrants they got 'emergency medical' compared to the American citizens whom mostly get medical of the bat.
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