Former federal prosecutor Jonathan Fahey remarked that her conduct might be “skirting the line” and could potentially obstruct justice. Tom Homan, a former Trump border official, cautioned that encouraging undocumented immigrants to resist detention might breach federal harboring statutes.
AOC conducted a webinar and distributed flyers detailing methods for illegal immigrants to evade ICE, including guidance on refusing entry without a warrant signed by a judge. Homan has reached out to the DOJ to ascertain whether her actions amount to criminal “impediment,” which could result in felony charges. An investigation is currently in progress.
