Democratic prosecutor in Fairfax County, Virginia dropped a felony charge against a twice-deported illegal immigrant, allowing him to plead guilty to a misdemeanor. This move has been criticized for contributing to a two-tiered justice system in favor of illegal immigrants.
Key Points
Prosecutor dropped felony charge against illegal immigrant
Illegal immigrant pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor
ICE detainer filed against the illegal immigrant
Pros
Avoiding immigration consequences for defendants
Cons
Criticism for lenient treatment of illegal immigrants
Perception of contributing to a two-tiered justice system