Federal officials have reportedly opened an investigation into Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) following allegations that she knowingly hired an undocumented immigrant and helped others evade Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
According to Border Czar Tom Homan, the Department of Homeland Security has launched a probe into Ocasio-Cortez’s office after receiving evidence suggesting that one of her staffers, believed to be undocumented, may have been involved in helping others avoid ICE detection.
In a recent interview with conservative commentator Benny Johnson, Homan confirmed that the case is under federal review.
“It’s being looked into,” Homan said. “I can’t say much more right now, but ICE has been asked to examine the situation closely. What we’re seeing isn’t just someone avoiding arrest — it’s an attempt to teach others how to avoid prosecution, which is illegal.”
If proven true, the allegations could amount to multiple violations of federal immigration law, including the harboring or employment of unauthorized aliens and obstruction of enforcement operations.
Johnson pressed Homan on how an undocumented immigrant could gain employment in a congressional office and potentially access sensitive information.
“It shouldn’t be possible,” Homan replied. “If these claims are accurate, there will be consequences. No one is above the law — not even members of Congress.”