Number	24889
Subject	Prisons
Source	National Public Radio
State	DC
Year	2010
Publication Date	10/28/2010; 10/29/2010
Summary	NPR's report shows that private prison corporations helped to write Arizona 1070, its controversial immigration law. The story examines "the private prison companies' handin getting the law written and passed, beginning with a private meeting at the Hyatt in washington D.C and ending with extensive campaign contributions and political connections to lawmakers and the governor of Arizona."
Category	Contest Entry
Pages	7
Keywords	immigration; private prisons; lobbying; Arizona 1070; illegal immigrant; illegal immigration; criminal justice
Related Links
Related Video
Contest Questionnaires	Only members can download contest entry questionnaires! Log in to get access.
Ordering info	Want to place an order? Email us or call us at 573-882-3364 (Stories are only available to members of IRE. For membership information, please refer to our membership page)