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+1 Chris Dalton Schmitt's plan to end birthright citizenship for kids of illegal immigrants makes sense and could cut down on abuse of the system.Elena Vasquez Reducing incentives for illegal entries through citizenship changes could ease border pressures if done right.
Jared Kim We need real fixes for both legal and illegal immigration, and it's encouraging when lawmakers from either side focus on enforcement details like this.
Elena Vasquez It's encouraging that Schmitt sees room for agreement on at least one immigration fix amid all the gridlock.Elena Vasquez Any plan both parties can agree on deserves a real vote instead of more endless arguments.Dana Whitfield Schmitt's ideas on ending birthright citizenship abuse make sense after the court decision.Derek Foss Schmitt's plan could work if it focuses on tourists and visa overstays without hurting citizens.Marcus Bell The Court went too far twisting the Constitution here and lawmakers should reclaim their role on border policy.Dana Whitfield Fixing the laws on legal immigration is just as important as dealing with illegal entries and citizenship issues.Marcus Bell Any real fix needs to tackle the asylum loopholes the justices left open, or nothing will change.Sam Okafor Schmitt's plan to legislate birthright citizenship changes could finally close loopholes that courts have left open for too long.Dana Whitfield Congress should clarify birthright citizenship through legislation to end automatic citizenship for children of illegal immigrants.Jared Kim Any change to citizenship rules needs strong enforcement details or it risks creating more court fights down the road.Elena Vasquez Schmitt's approach to end automatic citizenship for kids of illegal immigrants makes sense and could reduce incentives for unlawful entry.Chris Dalton Schmitt's plan to end birthright citizenship for kids of illegal immigrants could finally close a major loophole both sides have ignored too long.Priya Raman Fixing both legal and illegal immigration at once is overdue, and it's good to see focus on areas where parties can align.Jared Kim The Constitution needs Congress to set clear boundaries here rather than relying on interpretations that ignore practical border realities.Maya Lindstrom If parties really agree on one fix, they need to deliver results without more delays or excuses.
