Gee, do you think this was a political move?

House Republicans grilled the Obama administration’s top immigration official on Tuesday for releasing more than 2,000 illegal immigrants from detention facilities.

From the testimony today on Capitol Hill, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director John Morton admitted that by releasing 4 aggravated illegal immigrant felons the agency was only saving $600 per day – while criminals roamed the street. Morton also said 30% of the over 2,000 illegals (around 600) released last month had prior records.

Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC) blasted Director Morton today in committee.



The Hill has more on the hearing: