Americans largely split on who should have birthright citizenship: Survey

Should US keep birthright citizenship? Americans are split

A survey found that 51 percent of respondents support the idea that kids born in the U.S. should automatically become citizens.

Which U.S. births Americans think should be entitled to birthright citizenship

51% of Americans believe that all children born in the U.S. should automatically become citizens, while 39% believe children born in the U.S. should only become citizens if their parents are citizens.

Americans largely split on who should have birthright citizenship: Survey

Americans are largely split on which groups of children they think should automatically become citizens, according to a new YouGov survey.

Becoming an American citizen is key to those who have been permanent residents and want to ensure a more stable future in the United States. Although the Green Card grants significant privileges, naturalization offers additional benefits that can make a big difference in the life of an immigrant. From greater legal security to more job opportunities and the possibility of full participation in the country's civic life, naturalization offers impo…

51% Of Americans Support Automatic US Citizenship: Survey Reveals Deep Partisan Divide

The survey found that 76% of Democrats believe all children born in the U.S. should automatically become citizens. This view was shared by 54% of Independents and 26% of Republicans.