Eleven million. That's the estimated number of immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, and its become the most-cited statistic in the immigration reform debate. But how did we even arrive at that figure, and is it even accurate?
From the Fronteras Desk, Adrian Florido took a closer look.
Are there really 11 million undocumented immigrants in the US?
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Take Two for May 9, 2013
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- Are there really 11 million undocumented immigrants in the US?
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