Newt Gingrich says more than 7 million illegal immigrants would leave under his policy . Gingrich: Newt Gingrich insisted Sunday that some illegal immigrants who have become full community members should be able to stay in the country , but he added that his policy would require 7 million or more to go back to their home nations before having a chance to return . Citizen panels would assess which illegal immigrants were eligible to stay . Only those sponsored by American families could qualify , Gingrich says .
Newt Gingrich says more than 7 million illegal immigrants would leave under his policy . Gingrich: Citizen panels would assess which illegal immigrants were eligible to stay . Only those sponsored by American families could qualify , Gingrich says .