AOC's DCD was an illegal alien

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An illegal immigrant who served as deputy communications director for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) has fled the United States for Colombia, saying he finally has "freedom of movement."

Diego de la Vega, who arrived in the United States from Ecuador and overstayed his visa, began working for Ocasio-Cortez in October 2022, according to his LinkedIn.

Last December, de la Vega left the United States and relocated to Bogotá with his wife, another illegal immigrant.

Ocasio-Cortez praised her former aide on Wednesday, saying he was "amazing" and that "we love him."

De la Vega's self-deportation came soon after Donald Trump won the presidential election in November.

De la Vega said in the interview that he was "illegalized" in the United States. In Colombia, by contrast, he has "freedom of movement" that is "incredibly satisfying."

It is unclear how Ocasio-Cortez's office handled de la Vega's employment status, including whether he or the office paid Social Security taxes on his behalf. De la Vega, though, was barred from working in Congress due to his status as a DACA recipient.





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¡Adiós! AOC Aide, an Illegal Immigrant, Self-Deports to Colombia

An illegal immigrant who served as deputy communications director for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) has fled the United States for Colombia, saying he finally has "freedom of movement."
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Nordberg said:
Overstaying Visas is how most illegals take root in America. It is difficult to pick them out by appearance.
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Isn't it a violation of the law to hire an illegal alien, Nerdsperg?

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986, employers are prohibited from hiring individuals who lack authorization to work in the country. Specifically:
  • Federal Law: Title 8 U.S. Code § 1324a makes it unlawful for any person or entity to hire, recruit, or refer for a fee an alien knowing they are not authorized to work in the U.S. This applies to both formal employment and certain contract work.
  • Penalties: Employers who violate this can face civil fines ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars per unauthorized worker, and in cases of a "pattern or practice" of violations, criminal penalties like jail time (up to 6 months) or higher fines can apply.
  • Verification: Employers are required to use Form I-9 to verify an employee’s work eligibility. If they knowingly bypass this or accept fake documents, they’re breaking the law.
There’s a gray area, though: if an employer doesn’t know an employee is undocumented (e.g., due to convincing fake documents) and follows I-9 procedures, they might avoid liability. But ignorance isn’t a foolproof defense—courts can scrutinize whether the employer "should have known."

Diego de la Vega was employed by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) while he was an undocumented immigrant (often referred to as an "illegal alien" in legal contexts). Here’s what the publicly available evidence shows as of March 08, 2025:
  • Employment: Diego de la Vega worked as the Deputy Communications Director for AOC’s reelection campaign, starting in October 2022, according to his LinkedIn profile. There’s no clear evidence he was employed directly by her congressional office, which has stricter rules, but he was part of her campaign team.
  • Immigration Status: De la Vega arrived in the U.S. from Ecuador at age seven on a visitor’s visa, which he overstayed, making him undocumented. He later received Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, which provides temporary protection from deportation but does not grant legal work authorization for congressional staff positions under House rules. He lived in the U.S. for 23 years without full legal status.
  • Self-Deportation: In December 2024, shortly after Donald Trump’s election win and amid heightened immigration enforcement, de la Vega left the U.S. for Bogotá, Colombia, with his wife, another undocumented immigrant. This move was reportedly motivated by his precarious status and House rules barring DACA recipients from serving as congressional aides, though he worked for the campaign, not directly as a House staffer.
  • Legality of Employment: Federal law (8 U.S.C. § 1324a) prohibits employers from knowingly hiring undocumented immigrants, but DACA recipients can legally work in many sectors with an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). However, House rules specifically exclude DACA recipients from congressional staff roles, which may not apply to campaign work funded privately. It’s unclear if AOC’s campaign knowingly violated any laws, as campaign employment records aren’t fully public, and no official investigation has been confirmed by the Department of Justice or other authorities as of now.
  • Context: AOC praised de la Vega, calling him “amazing” after his departure, suggesting she was aware of his role.


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It's past time for AOC to see the inside of a federal prison.

Rarely Right Walter says this story is fake but it's being reported by at least a dozen sources.
 
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