Border czar Tom Homan has brushed aside Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s warning about potential consequences for agents who arrested Democratic lawmakers who stormed an ICE facility. The incident has sparked a heated debate about the appropriate role of law enforcement in political disputes.
Homan, who oversees U.S. immigration enforcement, stated that he would not allow political pressure to influence his decisions. He emphasized that his primary responsibility is to enforce the law and protect national security, regardless of political affiliations.
Ocasio-Cortez, a prominent member of the Democratic Party, had warned that the agents could face repercussions for their actions. She argued that the arrests were an overreach of law enforcement power and a violation of democratic principles.
The incident has highlighted the growing tensions between political figures and law enforcement agencies over the handling of sensitive issues like immigration enforcement in the United States.