Rep. Andy Ogles has called on the Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees to investigate Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell for allegedly obstructing ICE operations. According to Congressman Ogles, the mayor issued an executive order that directs city agencies to track and potentially undermine cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
“Instead of applauding the heroic efforts of law enforcement for removing violent criminals, drug traffickers, and even a convicted child sex predator from our streets, Nashville’s mayor chose to grandstand—penning an executive order directing city agencies to track and potentially undermine cooperation with ICE,” said Congressman Ogles.
Ogles expressed concern over the city’s compliance with federal immigration laws. “I want to remind Freddie that complying with federal immigration law is not optional. It is appalling that the mayor is using his office to obstruct lawful enforcement and shield criminals—not just putting neighborhoods at risk, but eroding the rule of law.”
The congressman emphasized his commitment to addressing any obstruction by city agencies in Nashville. “Let me be crystal clear: if any city agency in Nashville obstructs federal operations or impedes ICE, I will pursue every tool available in Congress—oversight hearings, funding restrictions, and legislative remedies—to hold them accountable.”
He criticized Democrats for their approach towards immigration policy in Tennessee. “Democrats want so badly to turn our growing metro area into a liberal hellscape reminiscent of the West Coast, but I refuse to let them. If they want to California our Tennessee by making it a sanctuary for gangs, predators, and traffickers, I think they should be investigated.”
Ogles also commended ICE and the Tennessee Highway Patrol for their work amid political challenges. “I commend ICE and the Tennessee Highway Patrol for their bravery and professionalism in the face of childish political hostility. I will not stop until every illegal alien is sent home, and Tennessee leaders follow the law,” he stated.
