Controversy erupted after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem suggested that the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigate a recent webinar hosted by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). The webinar, titled “Know Your Rights With ICE”, was held in February and focused on informing undocumented immigrants about their legal rights when interacting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Noem expressed concern that some of the guidance presented during the session might have crossed legal boundaries and called for the DOJ to evaluate whether any lines were crossedThe event sparked debate due to its focus on constitutional protections for undocumented immigrants. During the webinar, Ocasio-Cortez advised participants on what to do if approached by ICE officers, encouraging them to understand their rights and to avoid panic. She claimed ICE often uses rhetoric that criminalizes immigrants, and emphasized the need for clarity and safety in immigrant communities. The event was framed by her supporters as an effort to promote civil liberties and inform vulnerable populations, especially in the face of aggressive immigration enforcement tactics.Not everyone agreed with Ocasio-Cortez’s approach. Critics, including former ICE Director Tom Homan, condemned the session, suggesting it could be referred to the DOJ for possible legal violations. The central issue, according to critics, is whether providing such information could be interpreted as aiding or abetting individuals who are in the country illegally. At a town hall in Jackson Heights, Ocasio-Cortez defended her webinar, stating she was exercising her First Amendment rights and helping people understand their constitutional protections. “If that’s a problem, they can come for me,” she said defiantly.