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House GOP Questions Officials on Sanctuary Policies Amid Crime Surge

3/20/2026

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House Republicans summon Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Ann Kincaid and Commonwealth’s Attorney Steven Descano (D-Va.) to testify on sanctuary policies.
The hearing follows violent crimes linked to illegal immigrants released from custody and will examine policy effects on cooperation with federal authorities.
Commonwealth’s Attorney Steven Descano has received over $700,000 from Soros-backed groups.
Descano has faced criticism for dropping charges against illegal immigrants with criminal records.

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House Republicans summon Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Ann Kincaid and Commonwealth’s Attorney Steven Descano (D-Va.) to testify on sanctuary policies.
The hearing follows violent crimes linked to illegal immigrants released from custody and will examine policy effects on cooperation with federal authorities.
Commonwealth’s Attorney Steven Descano has received over $700,000 from Soros-backed groups.
Descano has faced criticism for dropping charges against illegal immigrants with criminal records.