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House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan is escalating his probe into “sanctuary jurisdictions,” issuing subpoenas to DAs in Boulder and Fairfax over alleged leniency toward undocumented immigrants accused of crimes. The push centers on whether prosecutors consider immigration status in sentencing, even for non-immigration-related offenses — highlighted by the high-profile Stephanie Minter case in Fairfax. Local DAs fiercely defend their practices, calling the subpoenas partisan and unnecessary, while noting they’ve already shared thousands of pages and remain committed to public safety. In Boulder, DA Michael Dougherty — who recently lost his AG primary — branded the investigation “political theater,” pointing to systemic federal failures. With Rep. Tom McClintock backing the effort, Jordan insists he’ll use subpoenas if needed to uncover the truth — and the scrutiny is only intensifying.

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