Tennessee rep says Nashville mayor's ICE policies amount to 'aiding and abetting illegal immigration'

A Republican lawmaker from Tennessee is calling for a federal investigation into Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell’s handling of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, adding he will not back down.

Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., said in a post on X that with support from the House Judiciary Committee, he is formally requesting all documents and communications from O’Connell’s office pertaining to his alleged protection of illegal immigrants.

Specifically, Ogles is requesting documents related to "the amendment of Executive Order 30," which he referred to as "an outrageous directive requiring Nashville employees and first responders to report all communication with federal immigration authorities directly to the mayor."

Ogles also said he is re...