US EditionPlans to Breathe New Life Into Antioch’s Starwood Amphitheatre
- Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell issued an executive order in early May requiring city employees to report federal immigration enforcement activities within one business day in Nashville.
- The order followed a joint ICE and Tennessee Highway Patrol operation that arrested 196 individuals, some with criminal histories and removal orders, prompting congressional committees to demand related documents.
- Mayor O'Connell also launched the "Belonging Fund" to support immigrants, while Republican representatives and some city council members criticized his policies as enabling illegal immigration and accused him of undermining law enforcement.
- ICE raids resulted in capturing members of violent gangs, and Border Czar Tom Homan warned of prosecution and a multi-agency response if city interference continues, declaring, "We're gonna flood the zone in Nashville."
- The controversy illustrates deep divisions over immigration enforcement in Nashville, with the mayor's pro-immigrant initiatives facing legal scrutiny and political opposition amid ongoing federal-state clashes.
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Plans to breathe new life into Antioch’s Starwood Amphitheatre
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- After nearly two decades of sitting silent, Councilwoman Joy Styles hopes to move forward with plans to breathe new life into the Starwood Amphitheatre. The venue leaves behind fond memories for Nashville natives. “My first memory, I was a teenager, I was in high school and my friends and I went to Starwood to attend an NSYNC concert, they had tickets I did not, and I was lucky enough to get in for free with a radio …
Nashville Council Members Blame ‘European Colonizers’ For ‘Invasion’ Amid Illegal Immigration Crisis
Nashville City Council members denied that the United States is facing an invasion from illegal aliens and instead blamed Europeans for their “invasion” of America in 1492 amid an ongoing battle over the city’s response to illegal immigration.The comment came in a letter from the Nashville city council’s Immigrant Caucus, which slammed fellow council member David Benton after he spoke alongside Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) as the congressman called fo…
Republicans claim that Freddie O'Connell promoted disclosure of confidential information and surveillance of immigration agents. In addition, the Democrat allegedly used publicly funded programs to help illegal immigrants.
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Congress formally questions Nashville mayor about ICE-related order
(The Center Square) – Two committees in the U.S. House of Representatives want more information on an executive order issued by Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell, which they say could "chill" the enforcement of federal immigration law.
SCOOP: Top congressional committees launch probe into Nashville mayor accused of blocking ICE
The House Judiciary Committee and House Homeland Security Committee are launching a probe into Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell over his handling of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement in his city.
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