Several members of Congress are asking that two convicted border patrol agents from El Paso be given pardons.

Representatives including Rep. Ted Poe of Texas said they intend to send a letter to the president asking that the sentences of agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean be commuted.

As KFOX reported, the agents were convicted of shooting a fleeing illegal drug smuggler last February during a nighttime altercation near Fabens.

Ramos and Compean were sentenced to 11- and 12-year prison terms, respectively.