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People disagree on whether illegal immigrants and their children should have the same rights as US citizens. Should illegal immigrants have the same rights as US citizens? Should the children of illegal immigrants still be considered citizens of the United States? Should all immigrants be asked to carry papers that say they are here legally?

Issue History: Immigration and Citizenship