WASHINGTON — The White House said yesterday it had nothing to do with the idea of releasing hundreds of detained illegal immigrants because of looming budget cuts — after lawmakers ridiculed the belt-tightening tactic.
“This was a decision made by career officials at ICE without any input from the White House, as a result of fiscal uncertainty over the continuing resolution, as well as possible sequestration,” said White House press secretary Jay Carney.
“I frankly think this is outrageous,” said House Speaker John Boehner. “I can’t believe that they can’t find the kind of savings they need . . . short of letting criminals go free.”
Gary Mead, the head of enforcement for the bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, announced he was leaving the agency.
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