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Citizenship debate desk
Is Amnesty for Everyone Here Illegally the Answer to Immigration? The 1986 amnesty promised enforcement that never followed; a broad legalization without it invites repeat of the problem it meant to solve. Is Birthright Citizenship for Every Child Born Here Settled Law? The 14th Amendment grants citizenship to those born here and subject to its jurisdiction; what that means for illegal entrants is argued. Should Noncitizens Be Allowed to Vote in Local Elections? Voting is the central act of citizenship; allowing noncitizens to vote in local races dilutes it and blurs the line federal law draws.