The White House proposed budget cuts dozens of domestic programs, including one that reimburses states for immigration enforcement. U.S. senators from Arizona introduced a billTuesday to keep that program in place.
Republican U.S. Sens. Jeff Flake and John McCain introduced legislation to keep the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program through 2021. The program reimburses states for the cost of incarcerating criminal immigrants. President Donald Trump’s current proposed budget cuts this program.
In 2015, SCAAP dollars for Arizona, counties and tribal governments were about $6 million. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office received $792,124.
