Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?

No

No, but investigate the CIA and NSA directors as well

Who? I don’t know who he is.

Edward Snowden is an american hero for exposing all the corruption in our government. He should be granted immunity and protected

If the government forgives Hillary Clinton it should forgive Snowden.

Yes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act, and the directors of the CIA and NSA should be investigated.

If Hillary Clinton can do it then why can't he. Fix the system.

Yes, as long as he is still granted asylum status elsewhere. He can never reliably expect to escape retaliation in the United States.

No, he should be tried, but should he be convicted, he should be granted a pardon. We have a duty to uphold the law, and see justice prevail, but also a duty to see heroes are rewarded. This solution would address both issues at the same time.

Yes, calling out your government on its wrongdoings should never be a crime.

Yes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection act and there should an investigation into the CIA and NSA.

No, but he should return to stand a fair trial, with the aim of the trial being to clarify the boundaries between whistleblowing and espionage, which would include investigation of the US government, CIA, and NSA.

I don’t even know who That is

Edward Snowden was a man who committed himself to serving his country and then became traitor and went to our enemies. One can understand his reasons for doing what he did, as he believed the government was violating constitutional rights. But there were ways he could’ve done it without going to the Russians. He could’ve released it to public media, he could’ve gone to public defenders, he could have gone to someone within the United States. Instead he went to an enemy of the state and provide them with information that was classified. Edward Snowden should be allowed to ret…  Read moreurn the United States And he should be excused for his crimes under moral conduct, but he should be stripped of a security clearance and surveyed for the rest of his life while he is present in the country. And he should be barred from ever leaving the United States ever again.

Yes, he is protected by the Whistleblower Protection Act and the CIA and NSA directors instead. The constitution puts the people as sovereign (We the people) and when a citizen brings large accusations and evidence against the government accusing them of actions against the people or in secret held private from the people they should be investigated.

Yes, nobody should be punished for telling the truth.

He did expose government secrets on the one hand on the other hand those government secrets were tyrannical and Corrupt

i do not understand

Yes, Snowden did nothing wrong.

Yes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act, and investigate the CIA and NSA directors instead

Yes, and Julian Assange

he called the US out on spying on people he did what was right. he should be allowed back.

Yes, he should be pardoned along with all other whistleblowers exposing illegal activity of the government.

Yes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act and we should investigate the CIA and NSA

Yea he did the right thing full pardon for all crimes

Yes; and the whistleblower act should be extended to cover all disclosed information that does not immediately and knowingly endanger active intelligence, military, or police personnel regardless of internal avenues to address concerns.

The government is just mad that he exposed them for all their sneaky ness.

Yes, he should be protected under the Whistle-blower act, and the directors of the CIA and NSA should also come under investigation

Yes all whistle blowers should be free

Yes and he should receive a pardon of all crimes against him along with an apology from the US government for his actions and be reinstated in his position if he so chooses.

Yes, information should be for every citizen to hear.

Yes, and he should be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Yes, and he should be thought of as a modern hero. He should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act. As well, we should instead investigate the CIA and NSA directors.

Yes, Edward Snowden was a whistleblower and an American hero

Yes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act and investigate the CIA instead.

Yes, investigate the CIA and NSA directors, and give him the Whistleblower Protection Act

Yes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act and the CIA and NSA should be investigated instead.

Yes, and give him an agency

Yes, grant Snowden a full pardon and immunity. Also, investigate the CIA and NSA directors.

i say let the dude speak

He's a hero, but the government should just leave everyone alone.

Yes, but only if the surveillance operations were illegal or unethical.

Yes, Edward Snowden was upholding his oath to defend the Untied States from all threats, foreign and domestic

He should be granted immunity because he should be protected by the Whistleblower Protection Act and the CIA and NSA directors should be investigated as well.

No, he should stand trial for the way he chose to leak classified info. However the cia and nsa should be investigated.

Yes , the government should protect him

He gave government secrets to the American people I call that civic duty not treason.

Don’t know enough to have an opinion.

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Dont even know who that is

I don't have enough knowledge on this.

If he goes against Russia and leaks Russia's secret data, and does something to atone for him

Yes he should be investigated along with the CIA and the NSA

No, he should be tried and, if convicted, then pardoned by the President.

Whether the U.S. government should grant Edward Snowden immunity is a divisive issue, with supporters arguing he performed a public service by exposing government surveillance abuses and should be treated as a whistleblower, while opponents contend he is a traitor who damaged national security by stealing and releasing classified information and should face prosecution. Organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) support immunity, highlighting his role in revealing wrongdoing, whereas groups like The Heritage Foundation advocate for prosecution, arguing his actions put nation…  Read moreal security at risk.
Arguments for Granting Immunity/Pardon
Public Service/Whistleblowing:
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Supporters argue Snowden's disclosures were essential for public knowledge of unchecked government power and served a vital role in a democracy, making him a patriot and whistleblower, not a traitor.
Abuse of Law:
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Some believe that the government officials Snowden revealed were breaking the law and should not be the ones to prosecute the person who exposed their conduct.
Lack of Fair Trial:
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Concerns exist that Snowden could not receive a fair trial in the U.S. due to his status as a fugitive and the likely pre-trial confinement and lack of opportunity to present his case to the public.
Antiquated Laws:
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His case highlights how outdated laws like the Espionage Act do not offer sufficient protection for intelligence whistleblowers and can be used to punish individuals with legitimate concerns.
Arguments Against Granting Immunity/Pardon
National Security Damage:
Opponents, including intelligence officials, assert that Snowden's theft of highly classified and sensitive documents caused significant harm to national security and betrayed public trust.
Criminal Act:
His actions are viewed as criminal, involving the theft and unauthorized distribution of classified information, and he should be held accountable under the law.
Fugitive Status:
Snowden is considered a fugitive from justice who fled the country to

He he could face a free and fair trial with due process of law in the United States, then I believe even he would be fine with this, but until we live in a country that would give him a fair trial, then I think that there is nothing we can do, but leave him alone where he is.

Yes, whistleblowers exposing illegal government actions should be protected, but circumstances such as fleeing to a foreign adversary complicate blanket immunity.

No he should not, he did a unilateral action without any consultation or even trust the system to even attempt fixing itself. He released the leaks in Hong Kong before going to russian and then to Ecuador. But on his way to russia his passport got revoked and her got stuck in russia. The whole flight plan was bonkers he shouldve went to switzerland and leaked from there and then bam he has aslyumn in switzerland but what did he do. Literally plan to go around the work. We should not idolize Snowden he reveal things important yes but he also revealed unessecary things and ultimately did it unilaterally.

NO... The U.S. should not grant unconditional immunity to Edward Snowden. A conditional return agreement—involving judicial review, public testimony, and reform collaboration—may offer a just and future-facing resolution. Justice must neither idolize nor demonize, but weigh conscience, consequence, and covenant.

Yes, investigate the CIA and NSA directors instead but he should be made to recant any statements made in favor of our enemies.

Yes, and the CIA and NSA should be investigated for past and present suspicious activities against the people, especially after MK Ultra

Yes he should be pardoned under the whistleblower protection act, the NSA and CIA, and the FBI along with any Govt agency should be investigated

No, they should bring him back to the U.S., stand trail and face the consequences as well as Investigating the CIA and NSA.

he should be returned to the U.S. to stand trial. I do agree that there should be protection for Whistleblowers

No, but the U.S. government should cease its purportedly illegal surveillance and comply with the 4th Amendment.

Leave Edward Snowden alone but investigate every agency that used, benefitted illegally from, ran or handled the programs used under the Patriot Act

Snowden’s disclosures exposed unconstitutional surveillance and sparked important reforms, and for that he deserves recognition. However, leaking intelligence that compromised foreign operations was irresponsible. He should not be punished as a traitor, but the government should pursue a clemency or negotiated settlement that acknowledges both the harm and the public value of his disclosures. Future reforms should also create clearer, safer paths for whistleblowers in intelligence services to report abuses without needing to go to the press.

No, he should be returned to the U.S. and face trial and consequences, but the CIA and NSA Directors should face investigation as well.

Did his actions do real harm to the US? If yes, then no immunity. If no, have him tried in a fair and quick trial to see if he should be charged with a crime.

Yes, I would support giving him a full pardon and allowing him to return to the United States peacefully. He exposed blatant corruption within our government. The CIA and NSA directors should have and still should be investigated to the fullest extent of the law.

complex issue; while his actions revealed important information about government overreach, the legal implications need careful consideration; a potential for a plea deal or some form of leniency might be considered given the public interest served

No, for the sake of national security. However, he should still have access to the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th amendments for the sake of the constitution, freedom, weak government, federalism, and checks and balances.

No, for the sake of law and order and national security. However, he should still be granted rights towards the 4th amendment, the 5th amendment, the 6th amendment, the 7th amendment, and the 8th amendment for the sake of the constitution, freedom, federalism, weak government, and checks and balances.

He should be given a fair trial and be given full defense access to retroactively classified evidence. Espinoge charges is off the table.

No, because he committed treason by leaking classified information; this is to preserve Law and Order and National Security; However, he should still be given rights to an attorney and a fair trial for the sake of freedom, the constitution, federalism, weak government, and checks and balances

Snowden's leaks, said Clapper, damaged relationships with foreign and corporate stakeholders, restrained budget resources, and caused the U.S. to discontinue collecting intelligence on certain targets, putting the United States at greater risk.

Yes, he is protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act although what he did made him a bad person

Yes; this reveals the crimes of our federal government. Furthermore, punish everyone that has conspired against the people, including institutions involved in the Cold War. Dissolve the CIA and FBI and unconstitutional agencies.

No, but sharing of government files should not be illegal and the population should know about what the government does, so long as the files cannot harm ongoing government operations