AOC taunts Tom Homan after DOJ referral threat over deportations: 'Come for me'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., confidently challenged border czar Tom Homan after he threatened to refer her to the DOJ for advising migrants on deportation avoidance. At a town hall, she declared she was unafraid of repercussions for using her free speech rights to educate people on their constitutional protections. Homan suggested her actions might be illegal, potentially impeding ICE's deportation efforts. Ocasio-Cortez criticized the Trump administration's deportations, labeling them as 'sanctioned kidnappings' and emphasized the importance of knowing one's rights regarding ICE encounters. Despite some disruptions, she received strong support from the audience, who were engaged with local issues and her legislative plans.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced off against Tom Homan, who threatened DOJ action over her advice to migrants on avoiding deportation, which he suggests could be illegal.
Ocasio-Cortez used a town hall platform to assert her confidence in her right to free speech, dismissing Homan's threats and emphasizing her commitment to informing people about their constitutional rights.
Homan, representing the Trump administration, argued that AOC's actions may impede law enforcement and questioned the legality of her guidance to migrants.
Ocasio-Cortez criticized the Trump administration's deportations, particularly of Venezuelan gang members, as 'sanctioned kidnappings,' highlighting her opposition to the administration's immigration policies.
The town hall saw significant support for AOC, with attendees applauding her opposition to local projects like a new casino and engaging with her on issues like air quality and minimum wage.
A disruption occurred when an attendee shouted about the 'genocide' in Gaza, but the audience largely supported Ocasio-Cortez's responses and her legislative efforts.
Ocasio-Cortez's advice included practical tips for migrants to handle ICE encounters, such as requesting to see a judicial warrant before allowing entry, reinforcing her advocacy for migrant rights.