Trump Campaign Signals Potential Shift on Immigration Stance

Monday, August 22, 2016

GoLocalWorcester Political Team & Graphiq

A senior aide to Donald Trump's campaign signaled a possible shift in Trump's immigration policies on Sunday, saying that his plans to deport 11 million people who are in the country illegally are under review.

GoLocal teams with Graphiq for more.

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Net Migration in United States | FindTheData

U.S. Immigrant Population and Share Over Time | InsideGov

Net Migration Between the US and Mexico | Graphiq

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