Ben Carson unveils his ‘prescription’ for U.S. immigration system

By Daniel Chaitin

Published January 31, 2016 6:49pm ET

Ben Carson unveils his ‘prescription’ for U.S. immigration system — Under the plan, the estimated 11.5 million undocumented residents in the United States will be given a six-month period in which they can register with the federal government. (AP File Photo/Chris Carlson) | Chris Carlson

One day before the start of the Iowa caucuses, Ben Carson released his immigration plan in a final pitch to voters on his vision to “repair” the system, contrasting with some of his Republican rivals in favor of drastic changes.

Unlike GOP rivals who are completely against a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants, Carson is willing to give them a chance under what he calls, in a reference to his medical background, a “Prescription for a Sovereign America.”