Fairfax County’s top prosecutor defends policies amid GOP criticism over handling cases involving undocumented immigrants.
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano is defending his office’s prosecution policies after facing sharp criticism from Republican lawmakers during a congressional hearing focused on undocumented immigrants accused of crimes.
Descano spoke with WUSA9 on Friday, one day after testifying before GOP lawmakers who accused his office of failing to properly prosecute cases involving undocumented defendants.
Republicans pointed to a campaign statement that said “prosecutors shall, wherever possible, consider immigration consequences,” arguing the policy allows dangerous
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