Should illegal immigrants in USA get  legally residence?
413118
No.  They are breaking several law potentially. \n1. no proper documentation\n2. those who purchace fraudulent documents are guilty of fraud\n3. Those that cross the border are guilty of trespassing by crossing private property\n4. those that hire guides to get them in this country are guilty of conspiracy\n\nCriminals should prosper from their crime
1176761
I think all legal residents should be against illegal immigration, because it it bad for our society, particularly as it affects our public education and the ability for workers of whatever ethnicity to make a decent wage.  \n\nHowever, I am not too keen on your screen name, to tell you the truth.
258319
Communities do not have the right to pick and choose who lives where.  This is America and people should live where they want.  As long as they are not disturbing the peace or doing anything illegal then you should be okay with your neighbors.
302834
First of all, let me say that by definition, illegal immigrants have broken American law - so there is no need to put illegal in quotes. As a nation of laws, residency status cannot be allowed to hinge upon an illegal act just to enter the country. We cannot pick and choose which laws we enforce and which ones we do not - ALL must be enforced. If someone doesn't like it, they should elect someone to try to change the law ... you know - the LEGAL way.\n\nSecond, for those of you who say illegal immigrants have no rights, you are dead wrong. Don't get me wrong - I am 100% dead against illegal immigration and think every last one of them should be deported. However, facts are facts.\n\nSection 1 of the 14th Amendment of the Constitution contains what is known as the Equal Protection Clause. It means that states are prohibited from denying any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. The actual text reads:\n\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. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; NOR DENY TO ANY PERSON WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION THE EQUAL PROTECTION OF THE LAWs." [Caps added]\n\nThis answer may not be popular, but it is the legal answer.\n\nEDIT: JD - I understand the frustration with the 14th Amendment. No one wants the illegals gone more than I do. However, I am not arguing that the 14th Amendment give illegal aliens all the rights of a citizen. It does, however, grant them certain rights.\n\nI don't believe that the authors of the 14th Amendment *intended* what has become of the 14th Amendment any more than I believe the authors of the Bill of Rights *intended* the so-called separation of church and state. However, sloppy wording has put us into this situtaion.\n\nPersonally, I believe they should have no rights under the Constitution, but I also realize that the 14th Amendment does grant them certain rights. They have every right that does not require you to be a citizen to have - and those are many. Rights that do not require you to be a citizen are far less.\n\nNone of those rights preclude them being detained, heard before a court and deported.\n\nBTW, I have recently been told of a blog in which you participate regarding immigration. I fully intend to become more knowledgeable in this area because I believe passionately that illegal immigrants should be deported, our borders should be shored up, have illegal immigration laws toughened and have them ENFORCED.
460186
Seriously NO.. It is wrong they come into this country and get on welfare which takes away from American people. Why should we pay for Illigal imagrants with our tax money to live here? We need to take care of ourt own not fork over money to people who are not even supose to be here. If you want to come into a country you should not take from that country so you can live there. AND FOR GOD SAKE LEARN ENGLISH. Don't come here and expect us to learn your language..
366865
yes !!! illegal is illegal............... we have laws and they need to be enforced and respected !!! if we let them stay ,that is just a slap in the face of everyone that had to wait years to get here, they had to spend money they really couldnt afford,but they thought it was all worth it!! they did it the legal way..so why should we allow the illegals to stay just because they think they have that right... they have no rights !!!!!!!! they are illegal ............ enough said?
684261
Not ALL people from another country are illegal . Just the people who come here without permission to do so and stay here and don't pay taxes.  Yeah, that's pretty illegal.  On the other hand, if someone comes here with a green card or something legal like that; it's all good.
675945
It is a difficult question, but many of them could probably qualify for resident alien status, if not outright citizenship.  The fact is that their parents put them in this unfair situation by bringing them here illegally.  Perhaps there should be an easier way to enter the country legally, but if you enter as a criminal, you should be treated as a criminal.
401867
I think they should be sent back and come back here LEGALLY.. it's not that hard... unless you are a criminal. Then you don't belong here anyways.
613977
I agree that immigrants help make the United States a good place to live.  I don't agree that there should be amnesty for those who came here illegally.  \n\nThe immigrants currently in the U.S. who have either applied for citizenship or have received working visas deserve to be here and should have the same rights as other American citizens.  Those who chose to skirt the legal means of entering the United States deserve to be and should be deported, no matter what contributions they have made to our society.  When you break a law, you should have to pay the consequences.\n\nAlthough some illegal immigrants are making substantial contributions to the American way of life, most take advantage of our health & welfare systems meant for citizens of this country and drain funds away from those that really need and deserve them.  \n\nThis immigration problem is with all ethnic groups, not just those from Mexico as some answers here would make you believe.
10508
Yes. Most of the construction workers in the states where the wall would be built are illegals.
832416
Yes, Valid Proof Should Be Required\n\nIf The Prospective Tenant Cannot Provide\nValid Documentation Verifying Their SS #, Immigration Status\n(At LEAST A Green Card, If Not Citizenship Docs)\nThe Prospective Tenant / ILLEGAL ALIEN\nShould Be Immediately REPORTED And DEPORTED\n\nSame For Employers Hiring Prospective Employees\n\nAnyone ATTEMPTING To Rent A Dwelling\nOr Attempting To Get A Job\nWithout Valid Proof Of Immigration Status\nOr \nUsing Fraudulent / Stolen Identification Of ANY Type\nShould Be Immediately REPORTED And DEPORTED\n\n\nEconomic Terrorists \nShould Be Treated The Same As ANY Terrorists\n\n.
972800
no way, they were born here so what makes that illegal?
464202
Yes I would. My grandparents came here legally back in the 50's and earned their rights to be called American. They didn't get welfare from the government. They worked hard to get everything they wanted. I would be at the border with my weapon ready to use it. I say have all the illegals build a wall across the southwestern US then deport them when finished.
1103738
Nope. Illegal is Illegal. Deport them no matter where they come from.
708877
Most immigrants go to a new country to find economic freedom or freedom of speech or religion.  Since the USA has those things, it is not a valid reason for getting a residence status.  \n\nIf you have some really needed skill (a doctor or machine tool designer or something like that) you may get in some places like Australia.  Or if you have a pile of money.
554420
Legal immigrants should have all the rights of a natural born citizen. Illegal immigrants should not.Think of it this way. The immigration office that an immigrant goes to when they first come here is like a military issue facility. They get issued their green card, their other papers, and their rights. People who bypass that facility, get none of these.