In this American Greatness article, Debra Heine reports that Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano drew backlash during a House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing over sanctuary-style policies and immigration-related charging decisions.
- Descano testified before a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing titled “Fairfax County, Virginia: The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies.”
- Rep. Jim Jordan pressed Descano over language that had reportedly appeared on his campaign website for years about limiting or avoiding immigration consequences in charging and plea decisions.
- Descano said the website language was a campaign statement, not the official policy of his office.
- Jordan questioned why the language was removed shortly before Descano’s congressional testimony, suggesting the timing looked suspicious.
- The article highlights a case involving Morales Ortiz, an illegal alien whom Descano allegedly declined to prosecute before Ortiz was later accused of murder.
- Descano insisted his office does not refuse prosecution based on immigration status.
- According to the article, Descano’s remark that people were being “obtuse” about the difference between campaign statements and policy drew audible gasps from some supporters in the hearing room.
- The hearing followed a Justice Department “pattern or practice” civil rights investigation into Descano’s office over whether immigration consequences were considered in criminal charging decisions.
- The broader issue presented is whether local prosecutors and sheriffs are undermining public safety by refusing to cooperate fully with federal immigration enforcement.
Read the full story: https://amgreatness.com/2026/05/14/fairfax-county-attorney-steve-descano-stuns-house-hearing-room-with-brazen-answer/
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