Border Czar Tom Homan has asked the Department of Justice to determine whether Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) violated federal law by advising illegal immigrants on how to avoid encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Homan reached out to the Deputy U.S. Attorney General to get an official ruling on whether her actions could be classified as obstruction.
Ocasio-Cortez’s webinar, titled “Know Your Rights With ICE,” was streamed live on her Facebook page and targeted illegal immigrants in her district. The event provided instructions on how to refuse ICE searches, avoid questioning, and seek legal assistance if detained.
Border Czar Tom Homan: "I've done this since 1984. I've forgot more about immigration law than @AOC will ever know." pic.twitter.com/mo4OiaFrFO
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) February 16, 2025
Homan, who has long been a strong advocate for immigration enforcement, questioned whether Ocasio-Cortez’s guidance may have impeded federal law enforcement efforts. He stated that he was waiting for a DOJ determination on whether her involvement crossed legal boundaries.
Tom Homan has referred AOC to the DOJ for potential prosecution.
“Maybe AOC is gonna be i trouble now…Impediment is impediment in my opinion.”
My advice is don’t cross that line. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/cSZGhxTxz4
— Gary D (@KMGGaryde) February 14, 2025
Ocasio-Cortez pushed back against the criticism, claiming that ICE agents have unlawfully entered homes without proper legal authority. She defended her event as a public service aimed at informing individuals of their rights and ensuring immigration enforcement follows legal procedures.
🚨🚨Border czar Tom Homan has officially filed a criminal complaint with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi against @AOC for
18 U.S. Code Chapter 73 – OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE
And,
18 U.S. Code § 2 – AIDING AND ABETTINGArrest is just matter of time. pic.twitter.com/YPdKejx8PH
— 🇺🇸RealRobert🇺🇸 (@Real_RobN) February 14, 2025
Legal experts note that providing general legal information is protected under the First Amendment, but directly aiding individuals in avoiding law enforcement could lead to legal scrutiny. The DOJ has not yet announced whether it will take action.
Good. They are so quick to put people
In jail on trumped up charges. But this is not ok what they are doing. I’d be in jail if I interfered with an investigation. They should be held to the same standard— Joseph Lanier (@JosephLani13279) February 14, 2025
The Trump administration has made clear that those who interfere with ICE operations will be held accountable, setting the stage for a possible legal review of Ocasio-Cortez’s webinar.
