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Homeland Security released more than 2,000 immigrants

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Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano briefs reporters Monday at the White House in Washington.

Associated Press

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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.