WE, the American people decided a long time ago exactly what the procedure and criteria should be.
Carson is calling for an Amnesty/Citizenship Panel, similar to an ObamaCare Death Panel:
WSJ: What would the criteria be?
Mr. Carson: I think that’s a discussion that has to be had with Congress, which represents the people.
WSJ: So do you have a sense in your mind what that criteria ought to be?
Mr. Carson: You have to remember this is a country that is of, for and by the people. So if we’re going to allow people who have come in here illegally to become American citizens we have to have a consensus of the people of this country as to how that should be done and what the criteria are.
WSJ: But as the person who would is seeking to lead the country, what are your ideas as to what that criteria ought to be?
Mr. Carson: I would certainly encourage people to look at the lives that people have led and see whether they have led positive lives and are likely to be individuals who are going to strengthen our society rather than tear it down.
WSJ: Who would make that decision?
WSJ: Is there a panel or an element in the government that would make that decision?
Mr. Carson: The criteria would be set with the immigration department.
WSJ: Border control? ICE? What is the immigration department?
Mr. Carson: There are many components to the immigration department. ICE is only one of them. The people who decide citizenship are another component.
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2015/09/14/ben-carson-on-donald-trump-abortion-football-wsj-interview/