US EditionCongressman Andy Ogles Confirms Federal Investigation Into Nashville Mayor’s Office over Illegal Immigration
- On May 26, 2025, Congressman Andy Ogles held a press conference at the Tennessee state capitol announcing a federal investigation into Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell over his response to ICE operations in early May.
- The investigation began after O'Connell implemented Executive Order 30, which mandates that local police document their encounters with federal immigration agents—a move that Ogles and other Republicans argue hinders ICE operations and encourages illegal immigration.
- The May ICE and Tennessee Highway Patrol operation led to 196 arrests of criminal foreign nationals, some previously deported, sparking tensions between federal authorities, local officials, and residents.
- Ogles announced that congressional committees will investigate whether Mayor O'Connell's actions involved the improper use of federal funds connected to criminal activities, asserting his firm support for ICE and emphasizing that he is willing to confront the agency because the community has reached its limit with the current situation.
- The investigation highlights ongoing conflicts over immigration enforcement in Tennessee, with Ogles affirming his commitment to federal law enforcement and accusing the mayor of prioritizing criminals over residents.
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Congress To Investigate Nashville Mayor Over Directive Interfering With ICE - Overpasses For America
Credit: (Screenshot), FOX NASHVILLE and Greater Nashville Technology Council, New York, via YouTube Another Democratic mayor is coming under fire for issuing a directive to city employees that appears to interfere with federal immigration operations. Earlier this month, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell issued Executive Order 30 requiring local law enforcement to track interactions with federal immigration officials. He also held a ne…
Congress To Investigate Nashville Mayor Over Directive Interfering With ICE
Credit: (Screenshot), FOX NASHVILLE and Greater Nashville Technology Council, New York, via YouTube Another Democratic mayor is coming under fire for issuing a directive to city employees that appears to interfere with federal immigration operations. Earlier this month, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell issued Executive Order 30 requiring local law enforcement to track interactions with federal immigration officials. He also held a news conferen…
Congressman says House will investigate Nashville mayor over immigration enforcement
Republican Congressman Andy Ogles announced a congressional investigation into Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell, accusing him of failing to cooperate with immigration enforcement.
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Congress to investigate Nashville mayor over directive interfering with ICE
(The Center Square) – Another Democratic mayor is coming under fire for issuing a directive to city employees that appears to interfere with federal immigration operations.
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