mandated

Using reasonable estimates of the number of undocumented immigrants and budget data published by the state, we estimate the total costs of providing federally mandated government services to undocumented immigrants in Colorado is nearly $225 million per year.

The Greeley Tribune reports on a forum held by U.S. Rep. Maralyn Musgrave on immigration in Colorado and cites figures from the Bell Policy Center's 2006 issue briefs on immigration.