Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Under Investigation Over Illegal Migrant
Immigration Advocate Stops ICE Arrest Using 'Know Your Rights' Training
By Billal Rahman
Live News Reporter
Newsweek Is A Trust Project MemberBorder czar Tom Homan suggested Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is being investigated by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for potentially impeding immigration enforcement law.
Ocasio-Cortez hosted a live webinar on Wednesday advising migrants in her congressional district about their rights if they come into contact with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents looking to deport them.
"Impediment is impediment in my opinion," Homan told Fox News, as he questioned whether her behavior was "crossing the line."
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez outside the U.S. Capitol on January 26, 2023, in Washington, D.C.Drew Angerer/Getty
Newsweek contacted the office of Ocasio-Cortez and the DOJ for comment via email outside of normal office hours.
Why It Matters
Trump made strict immigration measures a core component of his return to the White House. Along with carrying out mass deportations, his second administration has vowed to prosecute anyone who impedes their immigration enforcement operations.What to Know
The "Know Your Rights With ICE" virtual event was streamed live on Ocasio-Cortez's Facebook page, providing migrant viewers with information on handling ICE search requests if officers arrive at their homes or workplaces.The 54-minute live stream was designed to inform migrants living in Ocasio-Cortez's 14th District, which encompasses areas of Queens and the Bronx, of their rights.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez under investigation over illegal migrant video
Border czar Tom Homan suggested the congresswoman is under investigation by the DOJ for impeding immigration law.
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