present legally in the united states. enforcing immigration laws is the sole responsibility of the federal government of the united states. it is not in the interest of the county. >> laura: that is the executive of montgomery county, maryland. huber-liberal area, right around here, and he is defending his police department's decision to ignore an i.c.e. detainer request and release an illegal alien charged with rape and assault. just last month, the d.c. suburb became a sanctuary county. >> the order is intended to ensure that the constitutional rights of immigrants are not violated, and the county benefits and services are provided to residents regardless of country of birth or immigration status. >> laura: joining me now is tom homan, former acting ic director, fox news contributor. tom, what is your response with the county did here? they are shameless.