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11.7 million

The estimated number of unauthorized immigrants living in the United States as of 2012, according to preliminary government data. This represents an increase from the recession when the number of such immigrants declined for the first time in decades.

The estimated number of unauthorized immigrants living in the United States as of 2012, according to preliminary government data. This represents an increase from the recession when the number of such immigrants declined for the first time in decades.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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