Path to citizenship

In the United States, a Path To Citizenship is a proposed process whereby undocumented peoples can become citizens.[1]

Obama administration

During his 2008 presidential campaign, Barack Obama promised to support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, whereby such immigrants, if they were in good standing, could pay a fine in return for gaining the opportunity to become citizens.[2] In 2013, Obama called on Congress to include a path to citizenship in any immigration reform bill it passed.[3] The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013, passed by the United States Senate on June 27, 2013, would create a 13-year path to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants, a path that would require them to pass several security checks before they can get a green card.[4]

Public opinion

Multiple polls conducted during Obama's presidency have found that the majority of Americans support a path to citizenship, and that this support is stronger among Democrats than among Republicans.[5][6][7] A poll conducted in February 2017 found that 87% of Democrats and 69% of Republicans supported a path to citizenship, as did 72% of President Donald Trump's supporters.[8]

References
  1. "Should Undocumented Immigrants Get a 'Path to Citizenship'?". The New York Times Upfront. 2016-01-11.
  2. Sherman, Amy (11 January 2016). "Provide a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants". The Obameter. Politifact. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  3. Nakamura, David (16 July 2013). "Obama pushes for path to citizenship in immigration bill". The Washington Post. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  4. Kim, Seung Min (27 June 2013). "Senate passes immigration bill". Politico. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  5. Jones, Jeffrey M. (12 August 2015). "In U.S., 65% Favor Path to Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants". Gallup. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  6. Kellman, Laurie (17 December 2015). "Poll says most Americans favor a path to citizenship". PBS Newshour. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  7. Bernal, Rafael (29 March 2016). "Poll: Majority of Republicans support path to citizenship". The Hill. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  8. Cockerham, Sean (28 February 2017). "Even most Trump backers want a path to citizenship for immigrants here illegally".
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