Stephen Descano, the attorney for Fairfax County, Virginia, strongly refuted claims made by U.S.House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) that his office does not prosecute undocumented immigrants.

Jordan highlighted a statement from Descano's campaign website, which mentioned that immigration consequences would be considered in charging and pleading decisions, implying selective leniency.

Descano clarified that this language was not representative of official county policy and asserted that his office prosecutes all defendants regardless of immigration status.Jordan referenced a specific case involving an individual named Mr.Morales Ortíz, suggesting he was released due to Descano's supposed policy.Descano firmly rejected this interpretation, stating that immigration status is never a factor in prosecution decisions.

The exchange underscores a political debate over immigration enforcement practices and the accuracy of campaign messaging, as Descano accused Jordan of misrepresenting his office's policies for political purposes.The incident also illustrates broader tensions in U.S.politics regarding the treatment of undocumented immigrants and the scrutiny of local prosecutorial discretion by federal politicians.