Children brought to the US illegally?
472105
no one should get deported.
414601
They are illegal immigrants.
1020962
See the problem here is you should be asking why illegal immigrants are allowed to be here? Yes a lot of our ancestors were immagrants, but this is now... Why are there illegal immagrant children in US schools expecially if they can't speek english well, how much can they learn like that? But ultimantly you can blame the politicians they always promise better education until they're elected then it gets pushed to the side.
430609
Are you married?  If so, do you have children?  You should have an opinion to this Immigration Reform, if not for yourself, for the future of your children and their children.  In 1985, I believe, Reagan had a similar bill pass congress allowing those illegal immigrants to stay and become citizens.  Since then, the flood gates of illegals have opened wider, 11 plus million have crossed from 1990s to 2004.  Now, we are facing yet another immigration reform, why?  Because the government didn't step up to the plate when it was time to do so and enforce the illegals from crossing over.  They allowed it, day after day, month after month, year after year.  Now they must face the music on this and do something about it.  But at who's expense?  Not the illegals, but the true Americans that struggle making ends meet.  If the American people don't step up and stop our government doing this, we might as well open the border completely and let any and all who want to come here from Mexico, Canada, and all over the world in.  It's not just Mexicans from Mexico that are here illegal.  Watch the news, they are interviewing many from all regions of the world that are here and have been here for years illegally.  I know we all come from immigrant backgrounds, unless you are a true blooded Indian from North America.  But, our forefathers before us come the legal way.  That's how these illegals should have to do.  Send them home and let them come through the proper channels.  If they had children here, send the children with them.  Just because they were born in the USA should NOT constitute them to be classified as an American citizen if in fact their parents are illegal aliens.  There's a lot to the topic that needs to be addressed and resolved for the betterment of the American people, not the American government.
1176015
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.
331552
Most definitely! Granted I am not Pro illegal immigration, but illegal or not, they are human beings just like the majority of us. I have helped several 13 yr. old children who had been walking so long, their shoes were worn out and the blister were so raw I wanted to cry. A friend (nurse) fixed them up, we fed them, and sent them on their way. They were just children for God's sake. I would hope that if I (or my children) were ever in that situation, someone would help.
452733
First of all I would know my facts,\nLike trying to become legalized.\nOr I wouldn't cross over the borders just to have my child become legal, and me still be Illegal, their is no way I could take that chance.\n\nIf the child is a legal citizens then the state will own him/her. He/She would probably be place into a foster home.
937967
Report this to the Customs & Border Enforcement division of the Department of Homeland Security (what used to be the INS).  There are agents in just about every federal building in the country.  This is especially true if these people are making a profit on trafficking and/or placing the immigrants in dangerous conditions.  \nhttp://www.cbp.gov/
1163528
Oh, you are so preaching to the choir here.  The better life for their children is at the expense of upward mobility through education for our own children. \n\nLook at the correlation between ESL demographics and test scores in the LA Unified School District.  You can find these at Greatschools.net.  The schools are overcrowded to the point where most have 'three tracks' so the school will be used all year long, and children do not match each other's vacation school schedules, or the times when commercial camp options are available.  It costs $18,000 to educate a child for one year in California, and more if that is ESL instruction.  However, for those of us who have children in the overcrowded, underfunded and highly ESL impacted LAUSD, the money is the least of the costs.  This is our children's future we are talking about.\n\nThose not in border states may think this will never impact their states to this extent.  However, those people should look at the numbers to be allowed, including family, in the guest worker program under the Senate Bill.  Illegal immigrants have already begun moving into the interior to find better education than the border states have, any more.  Implementing the Senate Bill would impair education throughout  the country.
232088
Not in the constitution. However, Article 20 of the US Code covers the topic of requiring an education to children through grade 12.\n\nRegarding non citizens, you cannot forbit them from attending. US Code, Title 20, CHAPTER 39, SUBCHAPTER I, Part 2,  § 1703\nlink: http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode20/usc_sec_20_00001703----000-.html\n\n(Whether that pertains to undocumented aliens is up for debate)
251643
I wish I had an answer for you.  This is a sore subject with me.  You forgot to mention that not only are out schools overcrowded but they are also doing bi-lingual teaching which, if memory serves me correctly, is illegal in CA, and it hinders the learning process for the children who are english speaking only.  How do I know this?  Because my child went to a school where literally most of the teachers only taught in spanish and neglected the english only speaking students and my childs grades and learning abilities went into the toilet along with friends.  I quickly yanked my kid out of that particular school, went into another school district where  the non-english speaking children were taught in a different class for a certain amount of time during the school day so the other children were not distracted by the different language and they did not suffer in their studies.   Oh and let's not forget that it seems like all the stores now have all their signs posted in spanish first and english second, if we are lucky.\n\nOur country seems to do so much for the illegal aliens yet don't do jack crap for the citizens who were either born and raised here or who came to the country legally.\n\nLike I said, it is a sore subject with me so I guess it's time to get off my soapbox.\n\nps:  I highly doubt that California would be crippled economically if there were not illegal immigrant workers (illegal aliens).  The illegals don't pay taxes so the State already suffers.
562564
The children will need to apply for B1/B2 visitor visas through the US consulate having jurisdiction over their foreign residence (unless they are from a visa waiver country). \n\nGiven their ages, it is imperative that you and their parents both write letters in support of the visa applications specifically mentioning the purpose of their visit, the proposed length of stay, and that they will be returning home after their visit. You will need to attest that you will offer financial support (i.e. food, housing, etc.) while they are here and that you will ensure their return home. Their parents need to attest that they have no objection to their children visiting you and that they will provide any additional financial support that may be required (it might be a good idea to include copies of their recent bank statments and letters from employers to show that they can actually offer that support).\n\nIn general, the consulates are pretty easy going with young children -- especially if they are going to visit an aunt/uncle who cannot petition for them to stay in the U.S. Make sure the kids have valid passports and that all of the appropriate DS Forms (visa application forms) are filled out. Children under 14 are usually not interviewed, but the consulate may require them to show up to ensure that they are in fact real people.\n\nGood luck!
1114490
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?
338692
It does not. unless they were born in the US (making them citizens). if they were born abroad, then it does not include them.
955325
Definitely, \n\nI have known people who were brought here by their parents as children\n\nThey excelled in school but couldn't get into a good university because of their 'illegal' status in the US.. \n\nThat sucks..
390101
As far as the immigration issue, I have no problem with anyone wanting to immigrate, but why all of the sneaking over? Does it just take so long to go through all of the red tape or something? Just curious. I didn't see any of the previous postings, but you are completely correct! Unless you are of American-Indian descent, TECHNICALLY none of the rest of our bloodlines originated in what is now the United States! It frustrates and saddens me to see that people are still so ignorant. Even more so when I see them passing these beliefs and attitudes down to their young children! I think there is no greater crime than that! Where did the innocence of youth go? Way to go though. Great topic!
318581
NO, but the child has dual citizenship.\nCan choose whether to be a U.S. citizen or stay native to the country of origin.  \nCan wait to choose until 18 I believe, but takes advantage of both until then.