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.”
GOP Congressman Andy Ogles (TN) said:
VISIT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL“If you’re helping violent gangs destroy Tennessee by obstructing ICE—you belong behind bars.”
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.
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
Rep. Andy Ogles announced that a pair of Congressional committees will investigate Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell in response to O’Connell’s disapproval of recent immigration raids in the city.
During a rare local press availability on Monday, Ogles, whose Congressional district includes parts of Nashville, accused O’Connell of “aiding and abetting illegal immigration” and protecting violent criminals.
“The Homeland Security and the Judiciary committees will be conducting an investigation into the mayor of Nashville, his conduct and whether or not federal dollars have been used in criminal enterprise,” Ogles announced, flanked by Republican state lawmakers and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials.
After he, Sen. Jack Johnson (R-Franklin), Rep. Lee Reeves (R-Franklin), Rep. Gino Bulso (R-Brentwood) and Rep. Kip Capley (R- Summertown) spoke in favor of ICE and against O’Connell’s stance on immigration, Ogles briefly fielded questions about the investigation.
It was during that sessions that Ogles said he believed only citizens were entitled to due process and dismissed a question about raids causing fear in Nashville’s Latino community, noting that “it may even get messy as we go forward.”
Asked what he meant by “messy,” Ogles seemed to warn that more deportation efforts would be forthcoming.
“As people are deported, you’re going to see sobbing, tears and crying and all the other stuff,” Ogles said. “Look, if I go to Disney World and I sneak in with my three kids, you know what would happen if we get caught? They’d kick us the hell out.”
