US, citing budget, releases many illegal immigrants from detention centers
(MCT) — WASHINGTON — The federal government released groups of illegal immigrants from custody across the country Monday as the White House made its case that impending budget cuts would hurt efforts to protect the border and enforce federal immigration laws.
Advocates reported “waves” of illegal immigrants being released from at least three detention centers in Texas, Florida and Louisiana.
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