This needed to happen.
Washington, D.C. — Far-left Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is once again under fire for calling to abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)—a vital law enforcement agency tasked with removing criminal illegal aliens from American communities.
In a campaign email sent Monday, Ocasio-Cortez claimed that ICE, which was established in 2003 to enhance homeland security after 9/11, is a “rogue agency” that “should not exist.” She doubled down on her anti-enforcement stance while accusing her critics of being “extreme”—despite growing talk that she may seek the Democrat nomination in 2028.
ICE Agents Protect American Families from Criminal Illegals
The White House quickly pushed back, defending ICE as a frontline agency keeping American families safe.
“While Rep. Ocasio-Cortez campaigns against law enforcement, ICE agents are risking their lives every day to arrest violent criminals, drug traffickers, and repeat offenders who entered our country illegally,” said White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson.
“Why is AOC fighting to dismantle one of the few federal agencies standing between American citizens and violent criminal illegals?” Jackson asked.
Trump Allies Blast AOC’s Radical Agenda
Former ICE Director and President Trump’s current border security advisor, Tom Homan, has been a longtime critic of Ocasio-Cortez. He didn’t hold back.
“She’s the dumbest congresswoman ever,” Homan said. “She’s more concerned about shielding illegal aliens than protecting American lives.”
Homan also raised serious concerns that AOC’s past efforts to educate illegal immigrants on avoiding ICE detection could amount to aiding and abetting criminal activity.
Sanctuary Cities Leave Americans at Risk
The White House memo also pointed to New York City’s dangerous “sanctuary” policies, which often protect illegal immigrants from deportation—even after committing serious crimes.
“Where is Rep. Ocasio-Cortez’s outrage over the New Yorkers who’ve been raped, maimed, or murdered by illegal aliens ICE had to remove?” the memo asked.
It included disturbing examples of recent crimes committed by illegals who had been shielded by local laws until ICE agents intervened.
2028 and Beyond: AOC’s Radical Vision for America
As talk swirls about a possible 2028 presidential run, critics say AOC’s far-left agenda—including open borders, defunding ICE, and ignoring the criminal consequences of illegal immigration—would be disastrous for American sovereignty.
Conservative voters overwhelmingly support strong borders, law enforcement, and national security. AOC’s continued push to dismantle ICE may play well with left-wing donors and activists—but not with the hardworking Americans footing the bill.