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Ocasio-Cortez and Homan Clash Over Immigration Rights Education

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defends her rights seminar against Tom Homan's legal threats amid a heated exchange over immigration laws.

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What I find disturbing is that any member of Congress wants to educate people on how they evade law enforcement.
Tom Homan Has the Perfect Response to AOC 'Educating' Illegals on How to Evade ICE
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As much as Homan tried to engage in some on-air chest-thumping, he didn’t sound strong or tough during his flurry of media appearances.
Trump’s border czar ups the ante against Ocasio-Cortez, seeks DOJ investigation
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Everyone has rights under the Constitution, regardless of their immigration status, and it is not illegal to tell people about those rights.
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Feb 18th, 2025, 2:44 PM ET

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez holds a 'Know Your Rights' seminar for immigrants, prompting Tom Homan, border czar under Trump, to threaten legal repercussions. Homan claims her actions impede law enforcement, while Ocasio-Cortez maintains she is within her rights under the Constitution. The adversarial dynamic escalates as Homan labels her the 'dumbest congresswoman' and questions her motives, leading to a public debate on freedom of speech and immigration laws.

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