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Tennessee Congressman Ogles Faces Backlash for Anti-Muslim Comments

3/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles faces backlash for inflammatory anti-Muslim remarks on social media.
He claims Muslims don’t belong in American society and that pluralism is a lie.
He urged deporting Zohran Mamdani, the city’s Muslim mayor, and has proposed legislation restricting Muslim immigration.
Democrats, including House Minority Whip Katherine Clark and Rep. Eric Swalwell, condemned the remarks but Ogles remains unapologetic.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration Act of 1924, also known as the Johnson–Reed Act, established strict quotas that severely limited immigration from Asia and Africa, reflecting nativist sentiments in the U.S. This law capped total immigration at 165,000 annually, prioritizing Northern and Western Europeans. Congressman Andy Ogles' recent anti-Muslim remarks echo this historical exclusion, highlighting ongoing debates about immigration and diversity in American society.

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Story summary

Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles faces backlash for inflammatory anti-Muslim remarks on social media.
He claims Muslims don’t belong in American society and that pluralism is a lie.
He urged deporting Zohran Mamdani, the city’s Muslim mayor, and has proposed legislation restricting Muslim immigration.
Democrats, including House Minority Whip Katherine Clark and Rep. Eric Swalwell, condemned the remarks but Ogles remains unapologetic.

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