I have been unable to find consistent estimates on the numbers of aliens who might be legalized under this amnesty provision. the number of relatives they might bring with them. and just as importantly. the number of aliens who would be encouraged to enter once these provisions are passed. All estimates range in the millions. For instance. the U.S. Bureau of the Census has estimated that currently from 3.5 to 6 million illegal aliens currently reside in the country. However. Congressman McCoLLUM. an opponent of amnesty. who narrowly failed to remove the provision on October 9. 1986. from this bill. and his colleagues estimate that perhaps 20 million illegals currently reside here. and up to 70 million ultimately would be legalized. granted amnesty when the relatives of illegals now here. enter by way of a chain reaction of migration.
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