(CNN) -- Two former U.S. Border Patrol agents -- whose cases became flashpoints in the controversy over border security -- were released early from prison Tuesday, one of their attorneys and a congressman said. An artist's sketch shows Ignacio Ramos, left, and Jose Compean. The agents were convicted in 2006 of shooting and wounding an unarmed illegal immigrant and then covering it up. President George W. Bush issued commutations for both men during his final days in office last month. Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean had received 11- and 12-year prison sentences, respectively. After the commutation, their prison sentences were set to end March 20.The two men were convicted of wounding an unarmed illegal immigrantPresident Bush issued commutations for both men during his final days in officeTheir cases became flashpoints in the controversy over border securityIgnacio Ramos, Jose Compean got 11- and 12-year prison sentences, respectively
After March 20, _ will be on "supervised release" -- similar to probation -- for up to three years, Botsford said.