Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Details Trip to U.S. Detention Center Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently visited multiple Border Patrol facilities in Texas, amid growing controversy surrounding the treatment of detainees. During her visit, Ocasio-Cortez took to Twitter to describe the ‘horrifying’ conditions of the facility. Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez, via Twitter She reportedly spoke to detainees who detailed the unprofessional and cruel manner of the border control agents. Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez, via Twitter Border patrol agents have pushed back on Ocasio-Cortez’s narrative, saying she acted threateningly towards them during her visit. Unnamed Witness, via ‘Washington Examiner’ Ocasio-Cortez has denied the accusations, saying the officers were being “openly disrespectful.” Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez, via Twitter