But that’s 12 million people — or 15 million, depending on what estimate you look at. There are reasons to make wise and smart and effective immigration priorities.”But that 15 million figure was inconsistent with Department of Homeland Security estimates of 11 million. The Pinocchio TestSpicer’s statement that there are about 12 million people in the country illegally is safely within the margin of error in credible demographics research. But once he enters the realm of “13, 14, 15 million” or “potentially more,” his claim becomes problematic. Spicer cited testimony by the former ICE director under the Obama administration, who said the unauthorized population could be 12 million to 15 million.

Source: Washington Post February 23, 2017 08:02 UTC