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Rep. Ogles Faces Backlash for Anti-Muslim Stance

3/14/2026

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Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) now represents Tennessee's Fifth District, replacing centrist Democrat Jim Cooper.
The district has a significant Muslim population; Sabina Mohyuddin of the American Muslim Advisory Committee says Ogles neglects their representation.
In 2008, the Islamic Center of Columbia was burned by white supremacists, adding historical tension to the district.
Ogles has called for banning immigration from majority-Muslim countries and said Muslims do not belong in American society.

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Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) now represents Tennessee's Fifth District, replacing centrist Democrat Jim Cooper.
The district has a significant Muslim population; Sabina Mohyuddin of the American Muslim Advisory Committee says Ogles neglects their representation.
In 2008, the Islamic Center of Columbia was burned by white supremacists, adding historical tension to the district.
Ogles has called for banning immigration from majority-Muslim countries and said Muslims do not belong in American society.