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Nashville Mayor Investigated for Publishing ICE Agents’ Identities

Federal authorities have opened investigations into whether O’Connell endangered ICE officers by releasing their names.

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UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 6: Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., is seen after the senate luncheons in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/sen-marsha-blackburn-r-tenn-is-seen-after-the-senate-news-photo/1983625320?adppopup=true
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Overview

  • A weeklong ICE enforcement operation in early May led to 196 arrests in Nashville, including 95 individuals with prior criminal convictions and gang ties.
  • Mayor Freddie O’Connell issued an executive order directing city departments to notify his office of any communications with federal immigration officials.
  • Documents released by the mayor’s office unintentionally disclosed the names of federal ICE agents, prompting DHS concerns over officer safety.
  • DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin dismissed the mayor’s explanation of a mistake and warned of potential repercussions for jeopardizing law enforcement.
  • Rep. Andy Ogles confirmed that DHS and the House Judiciary and Homeland Security committees are investigating O’Connell for alleged obstruction of ICE operations and misuse of federal funds.