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Nashville Mayor Investigated by Congress Over Release of ICE Agents’ Names

Lawmakers launched inquiries after Freddie O’Connell’s office disclosed names of federal immigration officers during a recent enforcement operation.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 30: Nashville Mayor, Freddie O'Connell, speaks during the 2024 Music City Walk of Fame Induction ceremony at Music City Walk of Fame on October 30, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The House Judiciary and Homeland Security committees are probing Mayor Freddie O’Connell for allegedly aiding illegal immigration and obstructing ICE enforcement.
  • City records released by O’Connell’s office included personal names of ICE agents who coordinated with Nashville emergency services during a weeklong raid that led to 196 arrests.
  • DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said the disclosure puts agents at risk during a 400% spike in assaults on ICE officers.
  • Rep. Andy Ogles and Sen. Marsha Blackburn publicly accused O’Connell of siding with criminals arrested in the operation over constituents’ safety.
  • The mayor’s office insists the data release was unintentional and has mandated all municipal departments to report ICE communications directly to the mayor.