Newt Gingrich’s immigration proposal, which would give special consideration to illegal immigrants who have lived here for many years and have deep ties to their communities, has the potential to affect millions of illegal people, according to a new study.

But the plan, which some political observers thought would alienate conservative voters, hasn’t hurt Gingrich’s front-running campaign for president.

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