Democrat committed a crime at SOTU

Democrat Seth Moulton brings illegal teen to SOTU

This congressman from blue state Massachusetts had one hell of a nerve defying the law

Federal law makes it a crime to conceal or harbor someone who is in the country illegally.

During the State of the Union, Representative Seth Moulton invited a teenage immigrant to the House gallery. Video and posts from the scene show his staff moving the young man out of sight after a Department of Homeland Security tweet flagged his immigration status. The account circulating this story says staff escorted him to avoid arrest.

Whether you agree with the policy or not, this was a public and very visible moment that raised questions about how congressional offices handle guests with immigration issues.

Title 8, United States Code, Section 1324 spells out offenses like smuggling, transportation, and harboring unauthorized aliens. The statute applies when a person knowingly or recklessly shields someone from detection. Legal experts will decide whether the actions here meet that threshold, but the statute is clear about the kinds of conduct that can trigger enforcement.