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It appears that Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, affectionately known as AOC, might have stepped into a legal minefield. Tom Homan, the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and self-proclaimed border czar, is raising eyebrows by suggesting that the congresswoman’s recent webinar on avoiding deportation could possibly jeopardize her legal status. Homan’s not mincing words when it comes to the potential ramifications of Ocasio-Cortez’s guidance, insinuating that a thorough investigation by the Department of Justice could lead to serious consequences for the congresswoman.
Discussing the situation on Fox News, Homan pondered where the line is drawn regarding obstruction of law enforcement. This isn’t some vague, hand-wavy territory—it’s a question of whether offering advice that helps people evade legal consequences could be interpreted as obstruction. Alarm bells are ringing, and one has to wonder whether AOC is going to have to face the music for dallying in the realm of aiding and abetting, albeit from her cozy congressional perch.
Homan: AOC‘s Actions Possibly Illegal ‘Impediment‘ to Law Enforcement
Homan said, “Is she crossing the line? I’m working with the Department of Justice in finding out, where is that line that they cross? So maybe AOC’s going to be in trouble now.”https://t.co/AZmZSOp5i1 pic.twitter.com/MdjFpqla65
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While Homan is poised to work with the Department of Justice to untangle this issue, some may want to consider whether AOC is simply offering a misguided version of “Know Your Rights.” After all, engaging in a little civil education supposedly justifies guidance that many would argue encourages individuals to game the system. It doesn’t take a seasoned law enforcement officer to see the potential absurdity in promoting these rights while simultaneously suggesting that circumventing immigration laws is somehow acceptable.
Many will chuckle at Homan’s assertion that he is well-versed in immigration law compared to AOC, who seems to think her “vague familiarity” is a worthy substitute for years of experience. Homan’s experience since 1984 and his assertion that he has forgotten more about the law than she will ever know is an undeniable point of contention. It would take quite a leap of logic to suggest that an amateur, even with good intentions, should overshadow decades of expertise in the law.
Regardless of what happens next, it’s a tense moment for Ocasio-Cortez. The bright spotlight of scrutiny is shining her way now that the odds of a potential legal inquiry are increasing. While she maintains that she’s merely reminding people of their rights, the underlying question remains: is this really just a legal education or is it something more suspect? Time will tell if AOC’s confidence in her legal tutelage is enough to shield her from the Department of Justice and the rules she seems to think she’s above.
