even if the parents are non citizens or illegal immigrants?
212855
Amendment 14 Section 1 [1868]:\n"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."
632270
Then I would tell those children's parents...to pay Taxes!!! Then sure they can all stay if they pay taxes. Contribute to this Country and your more than welcome to stay here. Dont sponge off tax payers!!!
157713
Hey, wattup Doug?!\n\nI am starting to develop the opinion that even if you are born in this country you are not entitled to citizenship unless your parents are citizens.\n\nGASP!  I know, I know, and yes it's me, Ben!  The pod people haven't taken over my body, I swear!  :D
558769
As a daughter of mexican parents, I have to say no. My parents, grandparents, etc., have been hard workers! I am the only one with a high school diploma and a 2yr college degree. It seems ridiculous that even after this country is what it is now because of immigrants, that they'd want to throw everyone out just because... It gets to a point when, if you really think that things are getting out of control here in USA, try to find a humane way to deal with things. My brother works as a Border Patrol supervisor in Texas, he is originally from Mexico. Meaning: Even immigrants should have a chance at a better life.. And it's possible.
188347
children who are u.s. born american citizens can't be deported for having parents who are illegal.  i have a better idea... how about deport dipshits and racists instead?
640993
If you or your parents, grandparents, etc., came here to the U.S. legally, then I am very proud of saying you are a fellow citizen. However, if you are illegal then you are a criminal. You broke our laws and should not be given any of our benefits or rights, except the benefit of a free ride back to where you came from. I don't hate you, I just want you to play by the rules.
335999
Unless they have an immigrant visa, the answer (right now) is no.
670189
If you think about it,we are all "anchor babies".They are no different than us,their parents just had to make a hard decision about coming and being here illegally.
443374
If you daughter and the children are American citizens then bring them back to the USA - no one can extradite them from the USA if they are citizens - they extradite people who have committed a crime - not mothers and children\n\nTell her to get on a plane with the kids and their passports and come back to the USA.\n\nPlease do not believe the stuff people tell you. Call the American Consulate nearest your daughter or in the US where you live and get all the facts for yourself.  \n\nPeople have incredibly stupid ideas on immigration, etc. that is not based on any sort of fact.
477872
b/c child(or father is) here on a work visa, not a citizen.
292887
No.. It is a citizen of the country where it was born.. This is a GREAT fallacy in our American system.... HOWEVER.. when the baby returns to the U.S. with its parents, it can easily be change to an American citizenship
148846
Its not quite so simple... they cant just pay to become a citizen. They would have to live here for a LONG time (at least 20 years) and then go through a very lengthy application process.. Its very hard for an illegal immigrant to get a green card let alone citizenship
425249
I dont think illegal immigrants can. In college they ask for social security numbers.
313883
I don't get it.  The problem with this debate is that there are too many Squares that must follow the rules. Given how much a job in the US means to an immigrant's family I feel that it is okay to look the other way.   Plus anything that makes it illegal for Children here in the United States to get an Education or go to the hospital because they'd get arrested is complete BS.
133604
No way!!  Some people have a choice of whether to work or not, such as the wealthy.  Sometimes they don't have a choice, most of us, and we work. If we don't work and don't have a good reason for not working,  we do without food  and housing (homeless). If we are disabled, have mental problems or severe illnesses, we have Government assistance for them. If a single parent, with low income, of a child under school age needs to stay home, he/she can get assistance and not work. OF COURSE they would remain CITIZENS.\n\nWhere would they deport a USA citizen to if the USA is their home of origin?
632876
They should all go back with their children in tow! If you aren't here legally when you have your kid, it should NOT become a citizen.\n\nNo one else is allowed to legally profit from their illegal activities. For example, when they bust a drug dealer, they take everything he owns whether or not they can prove that it was bought with drug profits. Criminals can not write books or do interviews about their crime for money.\n\nSo, why is it that someone who is in this country ILLEGALLY can have a kid and then leech off of the taxpayers' wallets indefinitely through welfare and other social programs? They are benefiting from their crime when they should be made to pay!\n\nIf I make less money than you, and I just want a better life, can I come and live in your home without your permission? I'll have my baby, and you'll be responsible for its welfare as well as mine. Also, your taxes will go up to cover the costs of schooling my baby (and the dozen more that I'll have). Does that sound fair to you? Who is really being mean - the people who work hard for what they have, or those who steal from the working people?
425823
It may sound cold, but they shouldn't have been there in the first place, unless the government is in to hiring illegal immigrants. Thank god she can't get a drivers license because she doesn't know our laws and probably wouldn't care about them anyway. The fact that she is trying to use her husbands death as a reason to gain citizenship not only dishonors her husband but every other illegal who has gone through the proper channels to gain citizenship. Absolutely nothing is stopping her from becoming naturalized, absolutely nothing.