Virginia Dem defends Soros-backed prosecutor from DOJ probe after illegal immigrant charging allegations

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A local Virginia Democrat blasted the Department of Justice’s civil rights probe into Soros-backed Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano as a "hit job" last week. The department recently launched an investigation into allegations Descano’s office gave preferential treatment to criminal illegal immigrants. "Given how the Trump administration does their job, I would say it's likely to be a hit job because that's what they do," Fairfax County Supervisor Dan Storck, who represents the Mount Vernon District, said. The investigation will determine whether "immigration consequences" in charging and plea deals violated federal laws that "prohibit recipients of Federal financial assistance from discriminating based upon race, color, or national origin," DOJ Civil Rights Division head Harmeet Dhillon said in a letter obtained by Fox News Digital. SOROS-BACKED PROSECUTOR SET FOR CAPITOL HILL GRILLING AS SANCTUARY POLICIES FACE RECKONING Storck said the probe is another example of the Trump administration targeting people they don’t like. "They make up stuff and then they go after them," he said. "I wish I could be more confident in the Department of Justice right now, but I can't." Descano faced backlash after his office repeatedly dropped violent charges and ignored warnings against a suspect later accused of killing Stephanie Minter, a 41-year-old Fredericksburg mother, at a Fairfax bus stop in February. Authorities identified the suspect as Sierra Leone national Abdul Jalloh, who had more than two dozen prior arrests. Descano responded to the investigation in a separate statement to Fox News Digital, saying his policies are "fair, legal, and reflect the values of my community." Storck said repeat offenders should be held accountable, but it’s ultimately up to the courts. "The key is that we need to address folks who have a history of not abiding by the law and we need to make sure that those individuals have consequences," he said. "In the end, I realize that's the c…