Arizona Seeks Reimbursement for Immigrant Criminals Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano recently demanded federal reimbursement for the cost of incarcerating illegal aliens convicted of crimes. She and other Western governors have argued that states shouldn't have to pay for gaps in federal immigration policy. NPR's Ted Robbins reports.

Law

Arizona Seeks Reimbursement for Immigrant Criminals

February 25, 200512:00 AM ET

Heard on Day to Day

Ted Robbins

Arizona Seeks Reimbursement for Immigrant Criminals

Listen

Download
Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4513420/4513421" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">

Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano recently demanded federal reimbursement for the cost of incarcerating illegal aliens convicted of crimes. She and other Western governors have argued that states shouldn't have to pay for gaps in federal immigration policy. NPR's Ted Robbins reports.