 Sutton also supported the buildup of federal resources, from 9,000 to 20,000 border patrol agents, on the Mexico border, and pushed for prosecution of illegal immigrants previously deported, instead of just those who had committed a serious felony.Sutton was appointed vice chair of the Attorney General's Advisory Committee of United States Attorneys on May 27, 2005.On March 28, 2006, Gonzales elevated Sutton to chair of the committee.