Resurfaced AOC Clip Sparks Debate Over Court Compliance Amid SCOTUS Dispute

A 2023 CNN interview featuring Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has resurfaced, drawing attention amid Democratic criticism of President Donald Trump’s handling of a recent Supreme Court ruling. In the clip, Ocasio-Cortez urged then-President Joe Biden to “ignore” a court ruling from a Trump-appointed judge suspending FDA approval of an abortion pill, arguing such rulings erode judicial legitimacy.

The video gained renewed attention as Democrats accuse Trump of defying a Supreme Court order to return MS-13 member Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador. However, the Court’s ruling instructed the administration to “facilitate” Garcia’s return—not mandate it—and El Salvador’s government has refused to cooperate.

Despite this nuance, AOC and Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD) condemned the Trump administration, calling it a violation of Garcia’s rights and urging compliance with the Court. Critics highlight the contrast with AOC’s past remarks about defying judicial decisions. The debate underscores ongoing tensions over judicial authority and political consistency in handling immigration and criminal justice rulings.