Perry, Tony. "Navy Bans Use of Miramar Brig for Illegal Immigrants." Los Angeles Times. September 27, 1996. Retrieved on October 31, 2010. "Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham (R-San Diego), who had led the opposition, called the announcement "a victory for San Diegans" over the Department of Justice. Putting illegal immigrants in the brig endangered national security, Cunningham said."