Newt Gingrich said more than 7 million illegal immigrants would stay under his policy . The GOP presidential candidate 's immigration policy has been criticized by conservatives . Immigration panels would assess which illegal immigrants were eligible to vote . Only those sponsored by American families could qualify , Gingrich said .
Newt Gingrich says more than 7 million illegal immigrants would leave under his policy . The GOP presidential hopeful 's immigration policy has been attacked by conservatives . Citizen panels would assess which illegal immigrants were eligible to stay . Only those sponsored by American families could qualify , Gingrich says .