GOP Rep Says New Bill Could Lead To Mamdani’s Deportation

While Ogles has argued that the process should be shifted to immigration authorities to speed enforcement, the current text of the ASSIMILATION Act primarily focuses on changing future naturalization requirements rather than overhauling the existing denaturalization process.

The Tennessee Republican said immigration policy should prioritize assimilation and national security.

“If you come to this country and you don’t love it, you shouldn’t be here,” Ogles said.

“It’s that simple.”

“We get to decide who comes in, and we get to decide who leaves.”

He also argued that stronger screening should occur before immigrants are admitted into the country.

“We should know who’s coming in,” Ogles said.