Esther Zeitz, who married the jailed naval analyst in prison, believes Pollard's chances for a pardon by President Bill Clinton would improve if Israel granted him citizenship. But Pollard's sister, father, and several long-time supporters vehemently disagree.
Pollard becomes eligible for parole in the fall.
Clinton has turned down previous pleas for clemency, including one from Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. They have been arguing that Pollard should be released on humanitarian grounds, saying the punishment is excessive.