DOJ investigating left-wing Fairfax County prosecutor over alleged unlawful discrimination

Source: Washington Examiner · Bias: Center Right

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The Justice Department on Wednesday opened a civil rights investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano over allegations his office gave preferential treatment to illegal immigrants in criminal cases, intensifying scrutiny of one of Virginia’s most prominent progressive prosecutors. In a letter sent Wednesday, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division is […]

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DOJ investigating left-wing Fairfax County prosecutor over alleged unlawful discrimination
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DOJ investigating left-wing Fairfax County prosecutor over alleged unlawful discrimination

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The Justice Department on Wednesday opened a civil rights investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano over allegations his office gave preferential treatment to illegal immigrants in criminal cases, intensifying scrutiny of one of Virginia’s most prominent progressive prosecutors. In a letter sent Wednesday, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division is […]