DHS calls out Nashville mayor after 196 arrests made during ICE operation

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Department of Homeland Security has released more information following an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Nashville.

Alongside the new information, DHS also called out Mayor Freddie O’Connell by saying, “Pro-open borders politicians—like Mayor O’Connell—would rather protect illegal aliens than American citizens.”

DHS reported that the joint operation between ICE and the Tennessee Highway Patrol resulted in 196 arrests. Of those arrests, 95 of them reportedly have prior criminal convictions and pending charges, and 31 were previously removed individuals who reentered the U.S. illegally…

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