Hearing: “Fairfax County, Virginia: The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies”

Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement (Committee on the Judiciary)

Thursday, May 14, 2026 (10:00 AM)

2141 RHOB
Washington, D.C.

Witnesses

The Honorable Stephen Descano
Commonwealth's Attorney, Office of Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney

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  • Descano Testimony [PDF] Added 05/14/2026 at 10:21 AM
  • Descano Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 05/14/2026 at 10:21 AM
  • Descano Biography [PDF] Added 05/14/2026 at 10:21 AM

The Honorable Stacey A. Kincaid
Sheriff, Fairfax County Sheriff's Office

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  • Kincaid Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 05/14/2026 at 10:21 AM
  • Kincaid Biography [PDF] Added 05/14/2026 at 10:21 AM

Mr. Sean Kennedy
President of Virginians for Safe Communities, Member of the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Advisory Board

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  • Kennedy Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 05/14/2026 at 10:21 AM
  • Kennedy Biography [PDF] Added 05/14/2026 at 10:21 AM

Ms. Cheryl Minter
Mother of Stephanie Minter

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  • Minter Testimony [PDF] Added 05/14/2026 at 10:21 AM
  • Minter Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 05/14/2026 at 10:21 AM

The Honorable Jason Miyares
Partner, Torridon Law PLLC

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  • Miyares Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 05/14/2026 at 10:21 AM

Ms. Jane Stoever
Professor, University of California, Irvine School of Law

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  • Stoever Testimony [PDF] Added 05/14/2026 at 10:21 AM
  • Stoever Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 05/14/2026 at 10:21 AM
  • Stoever Biography [PDF] Added 05/14/2026 at 10:21 AM

Mr. David Bier
Director of Immigration Studies, Cato Institute

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  • Bier Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 05/14/2026 at 10:21 AM
  • Bier Biography [PDF] Added 05/14/2026 at 10:21 AM

Support Documents

  • An article from 7News titled “‘Completely failed Stephanie:’ Family of woman killed in Fairfax County speaks out” dated March 9, 2026, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ. [PDF] Added 05/14/2026 at 01:37 PM
  • An article from the New York Post titled “The pathetic reason illegal migrant who ‘hacked mom to death’ in lefty DC suburb was free – despite 30 arrests” dated March 3, 2026, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ. [PDF] Added 05/14/2026 at 01:37 PM
  • An article from Fox News titled “Virginia murder suspect in bus stop stabbing had lengthy criminal history, multiple dropped charges” dated February 27, 2026, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ. [PDF] Added 05/14/2026 at 01:37 PM
  • An article from Fox News titled “Grieving Virginia mother tells far-left prosecutor ‘do your job’ after daughter stabbed to death” dated March 12, 2026, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ. [PDF] Added 05/14/2026 at 01:37 PM
  • An article from the Daily Caller titled “Illegal Alien With Lengthy Arrest Record Allegedly Butchers Woman At Virginia Bus Stop” dated February 27, 2026, submitted for the Record by Mr. Biggs of AZ. [PDF] Added 05/14/2026 at 01:37 PM
  • An article from NBC titled “Family says Virginia domestic violence victim didn’t seek help due to immigration fears” dated September 10, 2025, submitted for the Record by Ms. Jayapal of WA. [PDF] Added 05/14/2026 at 01:37 PM
  • A political analysis from the Cato Institute titled “Immigrants Cut Victimization Rates, Boost Crime Reporting” dated August 26, 2025, submitted for the Record by Ms. Jayapal of WA. [PDF] Added 05/14/2026 at 01:37 PM
  • An article from South Seattle Emerald titled “Seattle Welcoming City Policies Keep Immigrants Safe”, submitted for the Record by Ms. Jayapal of WA. [PDF] Added 05/14/2026 at 01:37 PM
  • An Atlantic titled “She Testified About Being Raped. Then ICE Showed Up.” Dated April 6, 2026, submitted for the Record by Ms. Jayapal of WA. [PDF] Added 05/14/2026 at 01:37 PM
  • A statement from ACLU Fairfax dated May 13, 2026, submitted for the Record by Ms. Jayapal of WA. [PDF] Added 05/14/2026 at 02:36 PM

First Published: May 7, 2026 at 09:36 AM
Last Updated: May 14, 2026 at 02:36 PM