AOC Presses Justice Department for Answers on Possible Federal Investigation
AOC Presses Justice Department for Answers on Possible Federal Investigation: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is demanding clarity from the Justice Department regarding whether she or her office is under federal investigation. In a letter addressed to newly confirmed Attorney General Pam Bondi, the New York Democrat referenced recent remarks by Border Czar Tom Homan, who claimed he had asked acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove to investigate Ocasio-Cortez. However, she stated that she had not received any formal referral from the federal government.
“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,” Ocasio-Cortez wrote to Bondi. She highlighted that over the past two weeks, Homan had repeatedly threatened political prosecution against her in various public forums. His remarks stemmed from resources she distributed to inform her constituents and the public about their constitutional and legal rights.
Earlier this month, Ocasio-Cortez hosted a ‘Know Your Rights’ webinar, offering guidance to individuals interacting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). She defended her actions as protected under the First Amendment, arguing that Homan’s statements posed a direct threat to her rights.
The congresswoman has requested an update from the DOJ on the status of any potential investigation by March 5. She also copied President Donald Trump on the letter, further escalating the issue.
In response, a Justice Department spokesperson confirmed receipt of Ocasio-Cortez’s letter but emphasized the agency’s focus on other pressing matters. “The DOJ also just received 29 violent cartel leaders on American soil following an unprecedented extradition. We are more focused on the latter,” the statement read.
The exchange highlights growing tensions between the Biden administration’s political opponents and federal agencies, raising concerns over the potential use of government power for political retaliation.