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DOJ Probes Prosecutor Descano Over Immigrant Plea Deals

5/8/2026

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The DOJ opened a probe after a mother asked officials to review prosecutor Steve Descano’s handling of undocumented immigrants.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said the probe will examine Safe Streets Act violations and whether Descano’s office gave plea deals to defendants.
Descano testified before a Judiciary subcommittee and posted on X that his policies are fair.
Critics say the guideline to consider consequences leads to lenient settlements for suspects.

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Story summary

The DOJ opened a probe after a mother asked officials to review prosecutor Steve Descano’s handling of undocumented immigrants.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said the probe will examine Safe Streets Act violations and whether Descano’s office gave plea deals to defendants.
Descano testified before a Judiciary subcommittee and posted on X that his policies are fair.
Critics say the guideline to consider consequences leads to lenient settlements for suspects.