Stephen Descano
Coverage of Stephen Descano in the Nexus archive.
- Sanctuary county refused 615 ICE transfer requests, turned over just 11 illegal immigrants, records show
Fairfax County, Virginia, refused to transfer 615 illegal immigrants to ICE over 16 months, turning over only 11. The county's 2021 sanctuary policy prohibits cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, leading to criticism from America First Legal and claims of increased crime.
- Sanctuary county refused 615 ICE transfer requests, turned over just 11 illegal immigrants, records show
Fairfax County, Virginia, declined to transfer 615 illegal immigrants to ICE over 16 months, surrendering only 11. The county's 2021 'Trust Policy' prohibits cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, and records obtained via a FOIA request by America First Legal show sheriff's office data detailing these refusals.
- The border is closed thanks to President Trump. In Virginia, that doesn’t matter
The article claims that while border security has improved under President Trump, Virginia faces a violent crime crisis attributed to liberal policies and reluctance to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. It highlights specific cases of crimes committed by undocumented individuals in Fairfax County and criticizes local officials for failing to prosecute these offenders.
- WATCH: Eye-popping illegal immigration stat prompts senator's demand to 'redouble' deportations
A House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing examined allegedly lax prosecutions by Fairfax County prosecutor Stephen Descano involving illegal immigrants, prompting Senator Mike Lee to demand increased deportations. David Bier, a policy analyst at the Cato Institute, argued that mass deportation would harm Americans and is impractical. The debate highlights the ongoing controversy over immigration policies in the US.
- WATCH: Soros prosecutor’s hearing devolves into angry chaos over illegal immigrant rape case: 'Be quiet!'
A House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing turned chaotic as lawmakers questioned Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Stephen Descano over his handling of cases, including an alleged rape of a 4-year-old girl by an illegal Guatemalan national. Descano's policy of considering immigration-related consequences in prosecutorial decisions was criticized. The hearing involved discussions of specific cases and the prosecutor's actions.
- WATCH: Soros prosecutor’s hearing devolves into angry chaos over illegal immigrant rape case: 'Be quiet!'
A House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing turned chaotic as lawmakers questioned Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Stephen Descano over his handling of cases, including an alleged rape of a 4-year-old girl by an illegal immigrant. Descano's policy of considering immigration-related consequences in prosecutorial decisions was criticized. The hearing involved discussions of specific cases and the prosecutor's actions.
- Jordan grills Soros-backed DA Descano in heated spat over soft-on-crime policy: 'This is almost laughable'
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan clashed with Fairfax Commonwealth's Attorney Stephen Descano over soft-on-crime policies, particularly regarding illegal immigrant criminals. Descano's policies have been criticized for letting illegal immigrants back on the street. The hearing was prompted by several incidents, including the alleged murder of Stephanie Minter by Sierra Leone national Abdul Jalloh.
- Jordan grills Soros-backed DA Descano in heated spat over soft-on-crime policy: 'This is almost laughable'
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan clashed with Fairfax Commonwealth's Attorney Stephen Descano over soft-on-crime policies, particularly regarding illegal immigrant criminals. Descano's policies have been criticized for letting dangerous individuals back on the street. The hearing was prompted by several incidents, including the alleged murder of Stephanie Minter by Sierra Leone national Abdul Jalloh.