Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell is under federal investigation for aiding and abetting illegal aliens.
WKRN reported:
Two federal committees will be conducting an investigation into Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell for allegedly “aiding and abetting” illegal immigration, Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles announced on Monday.
The investigation stems an ongoing escalation between community members and federal immigration authorities. Ogles called for an investigation into the mayor’s office after O’Connell criticized a “joint safety operation” conducted by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officials and troopers with the Tennessee Highway Patrol at the beginning of May.
The operation ended with 196 people arrested, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that also claimed the Nashville mayor “stands by pro-illegal policies.”
O’Connell’s criticism involved how members of the Metro Nashville Police Department have “been delivering safety to this community by reducing crime multiple years in a row,” and pointing out federal officials have “shown us no proof” that those arrested in the early May operation were people “with criminal histories or criminal intent.”
GOP Congressman Andy Ogles (TN) confirmed the investigation and said he will be formally requesting all documents from the mayor’s office.
“If you’re helping violent gangs destroy Tennessee by obstructing ICE—you belong behind bars,” Rep. Ogles said.
With the support of the House Judiciary Committee, I will be formally requesting all documents and communications from the Mayor’s office related to:
– The amendment of Executive Order 30—an outrageous directive requiring Nashville employees and first responders to report all communication with federal immigration authorities directly to the Mayor.
– Any internal discussions or documents concerning ICE enforcement actions in Nashville or Davidson County.
– All correspondence involving Metro employees and affiliated NGOs regarding the arrest or detention of criminal illegal aliens within the city or county.
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With the support of the House Judiciary Committee, I will be formally requesting all documents and communications from the Mayor’s office related to:
– The amendment of Executive Order 30—an outrageous directive requiring Nashville employees and first responders to report all… pic.twitter.com/BGv8uocsTk
— Rep. Andy Ogles (@RepOgles) May 26, 2025
