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Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell is facing intense backlash after his office published the names of federal immigration agents involved in recent ICE operations. Critics, including DHS officials and Senator Marsha Blackburn, accuse O’Connell of endangering law enforcement officers and obstructing federal immigration enforcement.  The controversy centers on an executive order requiring city departments to report interactions with federal immigration authorities. A recent report made public under this order included the names of ICE and Homeland Security Investigations agents. Although the mayor’s office claimed the inclusion was accidental and has since removed the names, officials argue the damage has been done. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated, “They claimed it was a mistake. There’s zero chance it was a mistake—and there will be repercussions.”   The Department of Homeland Security and congressional committees have launched investigations into whether O’Connell’s actions constitute obstruction of federal law enforcement. Representative Andy Ogles accused the mayor of “weaponizing his office to dox and surveil federal agents who are trying to stop violent criminals.”  This incident has intensified the debate over local versus federal authority in immigration enforcement, with many calling for accountability and stricter adherence to federal laws.~The Urban Conservative#Nashville #ICE #ImmigrationEnforcement #PublicSafety #LawAndOrder