Justice Department launches civil rights probe into prosecutor in Virginia
Federal officials are reviewing whether Descano’s office gave undocumented defendants preferential plea deals, a probe that could lead to settlement reforms.
- On Wednesday, the Justice Department launched a civil rights investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano, examining whether his office's policies unlawfully discriminated by "offering preferential treatment" to undocumented immigrants in criminal cases.
- Federal investigators are scrutinizing a December 2020 policy issued by Descano's office instructing assistant prosecutors to consider "collateral immigration consequences" when determining charging decisions and plea agreements.
- Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon stated the inquiry will determine if the prosecutor is "putting the community at risk" by violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Safe Streets Act.
- Officials emphasized the investigation is in its early stages with no final conclusions reached; Descano defended his policies on social media as "fair, legal, and reflect the values of my community."
- This scrutiny follows months of criticism regarding Descano's handling of repeat offenders, and he is scheduled to testify next week before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement.
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