I sure hope that out of almost 3,000 members, someone here can help out (if you feel this is unfair) by signing this petition (below). Another article explains what happened here: Fox news site

From grassfire.org
Petition is here: http://www.grassfire.org/142/petition.asp

The Issue:

Department of Homeland Security Officials admitted that they lied to Congress about details in the case that sent U.S. Border agents Jose Compean and Ignacio "Nacho" Ramos to prison after they attempted to apprehend an Mexican drug smuggler who had crossed into the U.S. illegally with 740lbs. of marijuana. Click here for details.
Send Personalized Faxes demanding a full investigation
DETAILS HERE.

This outrageous injustice took place near El Paso, Texas—a notorious hotbed of illegal activity, where drug smugglers, and violent gang members illegally crossing from Mexico are often encountered. On February 17, 2005, U.S. Border Agent Ignacio Ramos (a former nominee for border patrol agent of the Year), and Jose Compean attempted to apprehend a fleeing illegal alien at our border.

Today, both are in prison while their appeals are being heard. To make matters even worse, this same illegal alien was given a green card, free medical care and immunity for his testimony against the two agents. Just prior to the trial, this same drug smuggler was apprehended again for bringing 1,000 lbs. of illegal drugs into the U.S. Again he was freed, and is now suing the U.S. for $5 million claiming his civil rights were violated. Click here for the Lou Dobbs report.

Sign the Petition And Fax The President!
Grassfire.org is working with key lawmakers calling on the President to pardon the agents. To date we have delivered more than 305,000 petitions to the White House and key government offices. In addition to signing our petitions below, we are urging team members to Fax personalized letters to key lawmakers--including U.S. Attorney Johnny Sutton who prosecuted the case against the agents. Click here to see the faxes and the targets that include, The White House, Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez, Department of Homeland Security and more.

I heard about this and it makes me sick!! Word has it that the agents were severely beaten in prison, as well.
Our Border Patrol is being stripped of their power and authority. Which means they can't do their jobs to protect our borders. They should get the benefit of the doubt before any illegal alien that begins his day breaking so many of our laws!

Thanks for the link Gyps. I will spread the word!

Thanks Noles. Really appreciate it. This situation is a mess, and yes they were beaten in prison.

For anyone who may be unaware of this situation , the border agents tell their story on youtube youtube.

The petition was still ongoing when I emailed Steve Elliott of Grassfire.org two weeks ago.