Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is an American politician and activist serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 14th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she gained national attention for her progressive policies and advocacy on issues such as climate change, healthcare, and economic inequality. Ocasio-Cortez is known for her grassroots campaigning and her ability to mobilize young voters, making her a prominent figure in the progressive wing of the party.
Jul 9, 2019
I just think it's extremely important that this is noted, that this is not an issue... But what is being pointed to here is a culture of cruelty.
Jul 9, 2019
They are being accused of human trafficking and they are being accused and called an unaccompanied child.
Jul 9, 2019
What gets defined as family is different than what usually or traditionally gets defined as family in the United States.
Jul 9, 2019
We don't even know how many of these women--there's no requirement to even acknowledge, count, or record a woman who is pregnant in custody.
Jul 9, 2019
In the 10 years prior to that, there were no similar deaths, zero, of migrant children in U.S. custody.
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