• Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez confronts Tom Homan, President Trump’s border czar, over immigration rights.
• Homan insulted Ocasio-Cortez, claiming she is impeding law enforcement operations regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
• Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the importance of educating immigrants about their constitutional rights.
• The ongoing feud highlights tensions surrounding free speech and immigration enforcement.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has become embroiled in a heated exchange with Tom Homan, former President Donald Trump’s border czar, regarding her initiatives to educate immigrants on their rights. The conflict escalated after Homan referred to Ocasio-Cortez as "the dumbest congresswoman ever elected" during a Newsmax interview, criticizing her for potentially obstructing law enforcement actions by guiding individuals about their constitutional rights in interactions with ICE. Ocasio-Cortez hosted a "Know Your Rights" seminar aimed at informing her constituents about their legal protections, explicitly arguing that "The Fourth Amendment is clear and I am well within my duties to educate people of their rights." She responded vehemently to Homan's claims via social media, asserting that "this is why you fight these cowards," highlighting her commitment to empowering immigrants against aggressive law enforcement tactics. Homan, supported by his stance on strict immigration enforcement, has indicated that Ocasio-Cortez's actions might have legal repercussions, raising questions about whether her outreach efforts impede ICE operations. In addition to his inflammatory remarks regarding her intelligence, he has suggested that her actions could lead to an investigation, mentioning communications with the Justice Department on this matter. Their clash has drawn attention not only to immigration policy but also to the broader implications of free speech within the administration. Ocasio-Cortez accused Vice President JD Vance of hypocrisy concerning free speech, pointing out contradictions between his public statements and governmental actions, which ostensibly threaten members of Congress who advocate for constitutional rights. According to Ocasio-Cortez, "If this administration believed in free speech as you claimed, its leaders wouldn’t be threatening members of Congress with criminal investigations." The exchange encapsulates the increasing tensions around immigration law and the roles politicians play in informing or misinforming the public about their rights under the law. Ocasio-Cortez's commitment to educating her constituents on these matters continues to spark controversy, while Homan's strong language reflects the hardline stance of the Trump administration regarding immigration enforcement. For further details on this ongoing battle, see the coverage from The Hill and Newsweek.