Hillary Clinton says immigration reform will add $700 billion to U.S. economy

*I’m glad this was fact-checked.  Both she and Trump should be held to the same truth standard. VL

By Miriam Valverde, PolitiFact (5.5 munite read) 

Hillary Clinton supports plans by President Barack Obama to defer deportation for millions of people in the country illegally, she said at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s annual gala Sept. 15.

But there is more to do beyond defending the programs, the Democratic presidential nominee said, such as closing private detention facilities and stopping immigration raids and roundups.

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“No child should have to say goodbye to their parents every morning, not knowing if their mom or dad will be there when they get home,” Clinton said. “So here’s the bottom line: Comprehensive immigration reform will not only be the right thing to do, but it will add $700 billion to our economy, and enable America to be what it’s always been, a place where people from around the world can come to reunite with family, start new businesses, pursue their dreams, apply their talents to American growth and innovation.”

We wondered, will an overhaul of the immigration system add $700 billion to the U.S. economy?

What we found is that Clinton is citing a reputable estimate . . . READ MORE