AP Exclusive: DHS released over 2,000 immigrants Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 5:02 pm, Friday, March 1, 2013 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Homeland Security Department released from its jails more than 2,000 illegal immigrants facing deportation in recent weeks due to looming budget cuts and planned to release 3,000 more during March, The Associated Press has learned. The release of thousands from immigration jails is consistent with ... Read More