A House Judiciary Committee report alleges Bronx and Queens district attorneys are directing prosecutors to reduce charges to keep illegal immigrants in the United States.
According to a House Judiciary Committee report, district attorneys in the Bronx, Queens and additional New York boroughs are instructing prosecutors in their offices to lessen charges in order to keep illegal immigrants within the United States.
The report describes the practice as a concerted effort by these prosecutors to retain undocumented individuals by reducing the severity of criminal accusations.
The alleged policy could affect the legal outcomes for undocumented immigrants and the prosecutorial approach in New York City.
District attorneys in the Bronx, Queens and other boroughs are reported to be giving such instructions.
The report claims the purpose is to keep illegal immigrants in the United States.
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