The debate over immigration enforcement is heating up again, with former Trump administration official Tom Homan taking aim at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Homan is calling out AOC for what he sees as an effort to help illegal migrants evade deportation, accusing her of potentially crossing legal lines.
AOC’s Webinar Sparks Controversy
Ocasio-Cortez has been actively sharing resources for undocumented migrants, including a webinar outlining their rights when confronted by immigration officials.
Her online materials advise individuals on how to respond if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents come knocking, including whether they must comply with deportation orders.
Homan, the former acting director of ICE, believes this could be a violation of federal law.
He has reached out to Attorney General Pam Bondi, asking for clarification on whether AOC’s actions amount to “impeding” law enforcement.
According to Homan, interpretations of this legal definition can vary, and he wants a clear answer on whether the New York congresswoman has crossed the line.
Defending His Expertise
Ocasio-Cortez recently dismissed Homan’s concerns, suggesting he is only “vaguely familiar with U.S. immigration law.”
This remark did not sit well with the longtime immigration official, who fired back by highlighting his decades of experience.
Homan has been involved in immigration enforcement since 1984, working as a Border Patrol agent, investigator, and supervisor.
He held leadership positions under both the Obama and Trump administrations, overseeing enforcement and removal operations.
“I have done this since 1984. I forgot more about immigration law than AOC will ever know,” Homan quipped during an interview on CNN’s State of the Union.
He also recalled a past congressional hearing where he had to explain to Ocasio-Cortez that entering the U.S. illegally is, in fact, a crime.
The Bigger Picture: Immigration Crackdown
This clash is part of a broader debate over immigration enforcement.
The Trump administration, congressional Republicans, and figures like Homan maintain that undocumented migrants should be considered criminals if they enter the country illegally and remain without proper documentation.
Their stance has led to widespread operations targeting illegal migrants in several U.S. cities.
In just the past week, over 6,000 undocumented individuals have been deported as part of Trump’s largest-ever immigration crackdown.
This aggressive approach is expected to continue, intensifying political divisions over how the U.S. should handle undocumented immigration.
What Comes Next?
With Homan pushing for a legal determination on AOC’s actions, this debate is unlikely to fade anytime soon.
If the Department of Justice decides she has violated any laws, it could escalate into a significant legal and political battle.
Meanwhile, the Biden administration faces pressure from both sides—progressives demanding more protections for migrants and conservatives calling for stricter enforcement.
As the 2025 political landscape continues to evolve, immigration remains one of the most contentious issues in the country.
Whether AOC faces consequences for her actions or not, the fight over U.S. immigration policy is far from over.
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