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House investigation continues into Fairfax DA Steve Descano's immigration crime policies
- The House Judiciary Committee demanded detailed records from Fairfax County about immigration-related charging and plea decisions, including case-by-case data since 2020.
- Lawmakers seek the nationality of defendants and dispositions in nolle prosequi filings from 2020 to today.
- The committee pressed Descano on whether the policy covers illegal aliens or all aliens, and how it applies to various categories of immigrants.
- Lawmakers asked for all cases where immigration consequences were considered, including high-profile examples such as Marvin Morales-Ortez and Ander Cortez Mendez.
- The committee referenced testimony alleging the policy could lead to leniency for illegal aliens in some cases, drawing on prior hearings.
- The hearing room saw intense questioning about Morales-Ortez, who was released in a case later linked to a violent act, prompting calls for case-specific records.
- Descano testified about the policy’s scope, including whether it applied to legal permanent residents and other categories, amid questions from Republican members.
- The committee set a deadline of June 18, 2026, for Descano to provide the requested information.
- The inquiry aligns with ongoing scrutiny of sanctuary policies in nearby Arlington and other jurisdictions.
- 7News reporters sought comment and an interview, as part of broader coverage of these congressional inquiries.
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