Border Czar Tom Homan Confirms Federal Probe Into AOC Over Alleged Illegal Alien Employment
Border Czar Tom Homan has confirmed that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is under federal investigation for allegedly employing an illegal immigrant while assisting others in evading ICE.
Homan told political commentator Benny Johnson on his podcast that ICE has been directed to examine the case involving the New York Democrat.
The probe centers on allegations that Ocasio-Cortez employed an undocumented individual in her congressional office.
“It’s being looked at, can’t comment past that. I’m aware of it, we’ve asked ICE to drill in on that case,” Homan stated during the interview.
Homan highlighted that the ongoing investigation prevents him from disclosing additional details about the matter, but addressed Ocasio-Cortez’s efforts to educate constituents about their rights when encountering ICE agents.
According to the Border Czar, those educational sessions are potentially criminal instruction rather than legitimate civic guidance.
“As far as you know her educating people on how to evade ICE arrests, she’s really educating them on how to be prosecuted…when you knowingly hinder your removal, that’s a crime,” Homan explained to Johnson.
When asked about the possibility of employing an illegal immigrant within Congress, Homan said that “it is not possible.”
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The investigation appears to stem from Diego de la Vega, who served as deputy communications director for Ocasio-Cortez.
In March, De la Vega relocated to Colombia after spending 23 years in New York City following his arrival as a child.
De la Vega entered the United States at age seven on a visitor’s visa.
He then overstayed that visa, rendering him undocumented throughout his adult life in America.
According to Migrant Insider, de la Vega described his departure from the United States as bittersweet.
“I hadn’t left the country in 23 years—from age seven to age thirty. Now, I can’t go back to the U.S,” he said.
“It feels like exile. It’s a very permanent move. But my wife and I are confident we made the right decision. And after some time, it’s been a real pleasure to be here.”
De la Vega even expressed relief at no longer living as an undocumented person.
“It feels surreal to not be ‘illegalized’ anymore. I don’t have to live in the shadows or constantly worry about paperwork,” he said.
“That freedom of movement is incredibly satisfying. I might not be able to return to the United States for many years—I don’t know how long. But it feels fulfilling to be home.”
De la Vega maintained an active political career prior to joining Ocasio-Cortez’s office in 2022, previously serving as a congressional fellow for former Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), according to his LinkedIn profile.
Ocasio-Cortez defended her former staffer, saying, “Diego is amazing” and “We love him,” she stated when asked about de la Vega.
The investigation follows Homan’s criticism of Ocasio-Cortez’s “Know Your Rights” webinar, which focused on proper procedures for interacting with ICE agents during enforcement operations.
Ocasio-Cortez responded to Homan’s public statements by writing to Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting clarification about potential Department of Justice involvement.
Her letter sought confirmation about whether the DOJ was investigating her activities.
“I write to request clarity on whether the Department of Justice (DOJ) has yielded to political pressure and attempts to weaponize the agency against elected officials whose speech they disagree with,” she wrote.
“Over the past two weeks, ‘Border Czar’ Tom Homan has gone on multiple forums threatening political prosecution against me, citing resources I distributed informing my constituents and the American public of their constitutional and legal rights.”
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