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New Bill Seeks to Restrict Immigration from Muslim Nations

3/9/2026

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Ogles Proposes Immigration Restrictions

Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) introduces Halt Immigration from Countries with Inadequate Verification Capabilities Act.
The bill would restrict entry from several predominantly Muslim countries, including Iran and Syria.
Ogles says the measure continues travel restrictions from President Donald Trump.
The proposal follows a Texas shooting linked to a suspect with Islamic affiliations and targets those who resided in listed countries within five years.

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Ogles' Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles posted "Muslims don’t belong in American society" after proposing a bill denying entry to visitors from Muslim-majority countries.
The remarks followed a protest outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence, where two people were arrested for throwing homemade explosives.
Ogles has a history of bigoted remarks, including targeting Mamdani and calling for his deportation.
Public figures condemned the post, signaling broad disgust at his rhetoric.

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Ogles Proposes Immigration Restrictions

Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) introduces Halt Immigration from Countries with Inadequate Verification Capabilities Act.
The bill would restrict entry from several predominantly Muslim countries, including Iran and Syria.
Ogles says the measure continues travel restrictions from President Donald Trump.
The proposal follows a Texas shooting linked to a suspect with Islamic affiliations and targets those who resided in listed countries within five years.

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