What rights do illegal immigrants have?
414746
I agree with some, but not all of your thoughts...\n\n1) when they come here and work, they are paying taxes - it gets taken out of their paychecks. So does Social Security. \n2) when they go to the store here, they pay taxes, just like you and I. Same thing at the gas pumps, liquor stores, mall, etc. Its not like they come here, work and take the money to Mexico to go grocery shopping. So, they are contributing to the economy - more so than rich folks in America that hide all their money so they DONT have to pay taxes. \n3) they are humans...they have HUMAN RIGHTS. \n\nLast study I read said that Illegals contriubute $90 BILLION dollars to Social Security a year, and only receive $5 BILLION in outside aide. That leaves $85 BILLION to the rest of us. Im also willing to bet that there are more African Americans in our prison system than illegal immigrants - so they are obviously following our laws, despite having "jumped a border." At least they arent killing each other over gang territory or robbing their own people or getting over on charities like wwhats been going on with all the Katrina aide...\n\nNow that I think about it, I dont agree at all with you!
315551
Actually ALL US Citizens have the right to protest.  All people that are here with VISA's can be deported for protesting based on thier VISA's agreement. (They are here to work)\nIllegal Aliens are not suppose to be here, so therefore do not have any rights.  We have given them some rights and some benifits, but all of that should stop because we are rewarding illegal behavior.
373627
It depends how the egress was granted.  You must allow them, but that doesn't mean you must allow people other then them depending on how the egress was worded.  Without that it's sort of hard to determine what "rights" she was granted.
676027
YOu answered your own question.\n\nNo one has the right to break our laws and to do something illegal.\n\nWithout control, any terrorist can learn Spanish and come over through Mexico. This is not a racial issue but a country taking a hard stance to enforce good laws.\n\nNoone can blame the poor Mexicans for trying to better their lives but it cannot go unchecked without damage to our country and the rest of us.
639422
It is not a matter of what people "think" who belongs here, but it is a matter of law. If you were born in America, you are a citizen, therefore you belong here. If someone has come here illegally, then that is a different story. YOU were born here so you are entitled to all the rights and privileges of a US citizen.
581967
There is a difference we have legals that took the time to go about things the right way ,so they can have a right to vote,right to our health care,rights to our jobs and the rights to have a better oppertunity to do better or not to do better,versus the illegals who are in this country and demand rights, grab our jobs for lower wages,soak up our public health care,drive with out insurance you have to chase them down after an acciedent because of them being Illegal, now I dont mind hispanics I live in a hispanic area and see many wonderful things like small bussines'es a tight community and a passion for celebration for life, and a desire to work hard to get what they desire a peice of a american dream that alot of ppl thinks is owed to them,this I can embrace I ask for it to be done legally,
354414
No what I can't understand is why illegals are protesting this and demanding rights as though they have ANY rights. I don't understand where they get off. They demand that they get the same rights as legals who have worked for their citizenship. They aren't legals. They aren't supposed to be here and yet they are protesting and demanding rights. They need to realize that they have no rights and deserve no rights. They are stealing jobs and causing crime in a country that they are in illegally.
944770
Are illegal immigrants not human just like everyone else. Do they not deserve the same rights. There are certain privelages that we recieve as residents of the US. And more as citizens, that illegal immigrants do not get. To a point this is how it should be. But there are situations when the goverment acts unfairly towards those who, even though they are here illegaly, deserve the same rights that everyone else gets. For example, what about those people that have grown up here, not having legal status, speak the language, have gone to school here, but can not get financial aid because of their status. They had no choice to be here, there parents brought them since they were very young. Would they not deserve the same rights. And many people will answer, that they need to get their residency, however half of these people dont know the process to which you have to submit to even be considered for residency. Its not as simple as many people think, and often times you are still forced to leave the country while your application is being considered. I hope this makes sense, if not and your really intrested in more information, ask an immigration lawyer. They will be able to help with your questions.
45087
People want their rights.
1057555
Freedom of speech or not it doesn't matter. These people should be entitled to NO rights or benefits that are reserved for our citizens and those here legally. They should have been there arresting and deporting all of those criminals who are breaking the law to be here.\n\nDEPORT ILLEGAL ALIENS\n\nENGLISH ONLY IN AMERICA
574417
Amen. By allowing illegal aliens or immigrants or whatever to become citizens, we're telling everyone "stay here long enough illegally and we'll forgive you." What happens when that illegal kills someone, or rapes? What do we do then? Let it go, because they have a 'right' to sexual pleasure?
459655
If there are illegals at the rallies they should be arrested. I do not think illegals should have any rights other than humane treatment while they are under arrest.
1021861
Some more than others.  Those here legally have more right than those here illegally, who should have none as they are in the constant commission of a crime
173343
Your question is asking about "Illegal" immigration. What people are forgetting or trying ignore is that in this country "Legal" immigration is welcomed,and ok.  "Illegal immigration should be dealt with like any other crime.\nAnd I don't think it is a matter of free speech, because our rights are reserved for the "legal" citizens of this country. I think it is not very smart to be doing something illegal, \nthen making it known that you are doing it. \n\nPeople who are here illegally are breaking the law. There are steps that can be taken to be here legally and they should take them. It may be a difficult process, but as we all know Freedom isn't free, and if you want it bad enough, you should be willing to do what it takes to get it through legal means.\n\nThe protests of illegal people in this country bother me.  What would happen if child molesters decided to protest the laws against child molesting. We would all say, that's crazy! How can they be "in the wrong" and demand the laws be changed so that they can do what they want. I don't think it is right. The best way to resolve the problem is to make it prohibitive for illegal people to be here, and beneficial for legal immigrants to be here. Our laws are there for a reason, America is not a free for all...and if you want to be a part of its citizenry, then you must follow the laws like the rest of the citizens. \n\nWhat gets me is all these people using emotionalism and saying that "human rights" are being violated. How is it a violation of human rights to tell people who entered this country illegally, got jobs, and basically are squatters and cheaters that at long last, YOU MUST DO THE RIGHT THING! \n\nI think they do not understand what the definition of "Human Rights" is. They are not being treated inhumanely, they are actually fortunate. Because they are being treated as any other American Citizen who breaks the law. ACTUALLY they are being treated BETTER than any other American Citizen who breaks the law. How many U.S. citizens do you know, can break the law, admit to it, protest about it....and not be punished unless or until congress decides to re-write the law in an effort to be as fair to THEM as possible. Come on! Just because they took low paying jobs and work hard at them, does not mean that they are free to break the law. And if we allow them to do it, then the country they are so eager to live in will cease to be the country it is supposed to be. \n\nIf what illegal immigrants want to do is to work, raise families, and live in a free society. Then, follow the LEGAL process to do so, learn the language, and the culture, pay your taxes, and become an American the right way!\n\nDon't break the law and then scream victim! You are not victims. The tax payers who support social programs are victims; the people who migrate to this country and become legal citizens are victims. Illegal immigrants are people who made a "CHOICE" to do the WRONG thing, and think they should be excused or rewarded for that choice. I say WAKE UP; take responsibility for your actions, and GET LEGAL or leave.
439471
You don't have ANY rights in my country unless you are a legal immigrant.  If you aren't legal, correct the situation or GET OUT! Quit using up our resources.  We need them to take care of our own people.  We can't take care of the whole blasted world.  If you're here legally, then of course none of this applies to you. And if you're illegal, then you're right---this country wouldn't be the place it is.  It would be much more able to take care of it's own citizens.
1099152
Illegals should only have the right to be deported.
1002238
Don't know.  It's rather a gray area.  They are here illegally, so I really have no idea what legal rights someone would have when they invade the country.  You might be best off if you turn them in to the authorities if you're worried about getting in trouble for keeping them.  Otherwise, you aren't doing much more than many businesses are doing, except that you aren't paying them anything & are whipping them.  If you pay them a couple of bucks a day & don't whip them, then you are about as legally liable as McDonald's, Wal-Mart, & all the many other businesses who knowingly evade taxes by hiring illegal immigrants instead of U.S. citizens.