Fairfax County prosecutor called to testify on sanctuary policies after Minter murder

Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano and Sheriff Stacey Kincaid were invited to testify at a hearing next month before the House Judiciary subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement.

The hearing, titled “Fairfax County, Virginia: The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies," is set for April 15.

The following invitation was sent to Kincaid and Descano:

"The hearing will examine how state and local policies that prohibit cooperation with federal immigration authorities hurt public safety. Your testimony will assist the Committee and Subcommittee in developing legislative reforms to address sanctuary jurisdictions.“

The committee members previously sent letters to Descano and Kincaid. The hearing was scheduled after the murder of Stephanie Minter in Fairfax County.

Minter's alleged killer is Abdul Jalloh, an illegal immigrant with a lengthy criminal history.

Kincaid is refusing to honor ICE's detainer on Jalloh. Meanwhile, Descano's policy takes immigration consequences into account in criminal prosecutions.

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