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Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano faced intense questioning before the House Judiciary Committee as the Department of Justice investigates allegations that his office gave preferential treatment to undocumented immigrants accused of crimes. The controversy intensified after the murder of Stephanie Minter, allegedly committed by Sierra Leone national Abdul Jalloh, who reportedly faced dozens of prior charges that were later dropped. Republican lawmakers accused Descano of weakening public safety and prioritizing immigration politics over victims, while Descano defended his policies, arguing that local prosecutors enforce Virginia law, not federal immigration policy.