Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has expressed apprehensions regarding a potential investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) that may arise from her involvement in a February immigration webinar.
The purpose of the event was to educate immigrants about their rights and included legal guidance on how to interact with ICE, specifically advising against opening doors without a judicial warrant.
Critics, such as Tom Homan, who was appointed by Trump as the border czar, argue that the event promoted evasion of law enforcement. Ocasio-Cortez refutes any allegations of misconduct, maintaining that she was exercising her First Amendment rights and labeling any investigation as politically motivated.
She has reached out to the DOJ for clarification, accusing Homan of employing intimidation tactics. The DOJ has yet to confirm whether an investigation is currently in progress.
