On May 30, 2025, Congressman Ogles announced an investigation into Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell. The investigation involves a formal request for documents related to several issues. These include the amendment of Executive Order 30 concerning local and federal coordination on immigration matters, communications with NGOs about immigration enforcement, and interactions with ICE, DHS, or other federal law enforcement in Nashville or Davidson County.
The inquiry also seeks financial records regarding taxpayer-funded programs supporting illegal aliens, specifically mentioning the Nashville “Belonging Fund.” Congressman Ogles criticized Mayor O’Connell’s actions: “Instead of defending our state, Mayor Freddie O’Connell is sabotaging it. He’s weaponized his office to dox and surveil federal agents who are trying to stop violent criminals — and worse, he’s embraced those criminals by creating a taxpayer-funded program to aid illegal aliens. The recipients of these funds are untraceable, and the purpose seems crystal clear: help illegal foreigners evade the law.”
Ogles expressed his determination not to remain passive: “I refuse to sit back while our communities are overrun, our neighborhoods are destroyed, and our daughters are assaulted. And I absolutely refuse to stay silent while blue city mayors aid and abet this invasion.”
He further stated that the investigation has support from Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan and Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green: “Today, with the full support of Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan and Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green, we’re taking action. If Mayor O’Connell wants to spy on federal agents doing their job, then Congress is going to investigate him for obstruction,” Congressman Ogles said.
