AOC’s High-Level Hire of an Illegal Alien—Who Escaped ICE—Exposes a Pattern of Harboring Undocumented Immigrants in Violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1324a

Calls for accountability have grown louder. Many are demanding that Ocasio-Cortez be subjected to a thorough investigation by the Attorney General, FBI, and DOJ. It is argued that until these investigations are completed, she should be prohibited from having access to secret or confidential information. This level of scrutiny is essential not only to uphold the rule of law but also to ensure that the integrity of U.S. national security is not compromised by lax hiring practices within congressional offices.

During a press conference, when asked about the controversy, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez defended her former aide, stating, “Diego is amazing. We love him.” Such a statement, however, has done little to assuage concerns among critics, who see it as a dismissal of the gravity of the situation. To many, her defense appears to be an attempt to deflect attention from the serious legal violations at hand.

The Alarming Departure and Its Implications

Diego de la Vega’s recent evasion to Colombia has only intensified the debate. In a candid interview, de la Vega described his decision as “bittersweet,” noting that he felt relieved to no longer live in the shadows of illegality. He expressed that his new life in Colombia is “freeing,” free from the constant worry of documentation or legal repercussions. Critics, however, are less sympathetic. They contend that his move is not a benign act of self-liberation but rather a strategic withdrawal that may enable him to evade accountability while still enjoying the fruits of his employment in the U.S.