John McCain Defends Immigration Plan During Meetings With Constituents

Many upset over the proposals

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona took center stage in the nationalimmigration debate Tuesday as Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano toured the state's border with Mexico and Sen. John McCain defended his proposed immigration overhaul to an angry crowd in suburban Phoenix.

The presence of the top officials is the latest sign that Arizona will play a prominent role in the immigration debate as President Barack Obama looks to make it a signature issue of his second term.