Steve Descano
United StatespoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.05%Steve Descano is the Commonwealth's Attorney for Fairfax County, Virginia, known for his progressive approach to criminal justice. He has been a vocal advocate for reforming the legal system to limit the immigration consequences for defendants, which has sparked significant debate and controversy, particularly regarding cases involving illegal immigrants charged with serious crimes.
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The lawsuit names left-wing Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano.
DOJ sues Virginia, warns state could become next sanctuary CaliforniaUnited States· 2026-06-19
Steve Descano is the prosecutor whose office dropped charges against Marvin Morales-Ortez, leading to his release.
Spanberger urged to cooperate with ICE after alleged killing by illegal immigrantUnited States· 2026-02-28
Steve Descano acknowledged the importance of Juliana Peres Magalhães' testimony in the case against Brendan Banfield.
Au pair who plotted elaborate double murder with Brendan Banfield sentenced to maximum 10 years in prisonUnited States· 2026-02-13
Steve Descano is the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney facing scrutiny for his handling of immigrant cases.
Fairfax prosecutor Steve Descano faces DOJ probe request over immigrant casesUnited States· 2025-12-26
Steve Descano is the Commonwealth's Attorney in Fairfax County.
Police freed illegal alien one day before alleged home murder: 'Blood on their hands'United States· 2025-12-19
Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano is facing scrutiny over his handling of criminal cases, including a recent attempted kidnapping.
Virginia Lt. Gov Sears calls for recall of Descano over kidnapping caseUnited States· 2025-08-07
Steve Descano, the commonwealth's attorney in Fairfax County, arranged a controversial plea deal for Ramos-Giron.
ICE makes major arrest after blue county attorney made controversial plea dealUnited States· 2025-05-03
Democrat Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano advertises on his website that 'wherever possible, Steve will make charging and plea decisions that limit or avoid immigration consequences.'
Dem DA lets off illegal charged with strangulation, kidnappingUnited States· 2025-04-05