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Amnesty, self-deportation, a wall. Politicians have plenty of ideas to fix America’s immigration system. But where does rhetoric leave reality?

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Recent statements involving Immigration

Mostly False

Exaggerated language

Immigration
Evan Jenkins

"In Congress, (Patrick) Morrisey wrote the health care law giving free health care to illegals."

— PolitiFact National on Wednesday, April 18th, 2018

True

Border Patrol figures back up claim

Immigration
Jerry Brown

"Here are the facts: there is no massive wave of migrants pouring into California. Overall immigrant apprehensions on the border last year were as low as they’ve been in nearly 50 years (and 85 percent of the apprehensions occurred outside of California)."

— PolitiFact California on Friday, April 13th, 2018

Mostly True

Past numbers say yes

Immigration
Ruben Gallego

"For what it would cost the (National) Guard to make just two arrests at the border, we could give a homeless veteran permanent housing for an entire year."

— PolitiFact National on Thursday, April 5th, 2018

False

Distorted his comments

Immigration
Bloggers

Says Chuck Schumer said "it’s racist to only allow citizens to vote."

— PunditFact on Thursday, April 5th, 2018

False

Never voted against funding

Immigration
Mark Harris

Rep. Robert Pittenger "stood against funding for the border wall."

— PolitiFact North Carolina on Thursday, April 5th, 2018