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May 6, 2026
DOJ Launches Investigation into Virginia DA for Immigration Policy
- The Department of Justice is investigating Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano for possible civil rights violations.
- Allegations include preferential treatment for illegal immigrants in charging decisions and plea deals.
- The inquiry stems from a 2020 policy that considers immigration consequences in prosecutorial decisions.
2 Sources
- DOJ opens investigation into Soros-backed DA accused of shielding illegal immigrants from consequencesMay 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM · Fox News
- Justice Department launches civil rights probe into prosecutor in VirginiaMay 6, 2026 at 10:36 PM · Washington Post