ACLU accuses Trump-backed Memphis crime taskforce of intimidating observers
TL;DR
The ACLU of Tennessee filed a lawsuit against state and federal officials running the Trump-ordered Memphis anti-crime taskforce, alleging months of retaliation against observers through tailing, home surveillance, pretextual stops, and at least one aggressive arrest. Six plaintiffs describe incidents such as unmarked-vehicle intimidation and a rough body-cam arrest, arguing the tactics violate constitutional rights and misuse Tennessee’s Halo Law; supporters say the taskforce has contributed to notable crime reductions in Memphis.
- Trump’s Memphis crime taskforce accused of using ‘immense force’ in intimidation campaign The Guardian
- Memphis Residents Sue Federal Agents Over Arrest Tactics Amid Crime and Immigration Crackdown The New York Times
- Group asks for injunction against defendants in Memphis Safe Task Force retaliation lawsuit localmemphis.com
- ACLU asks court to stop ‘retaliation’ by task force WREG.com
- ACLU files preliminary injunction against Memphis Safe Task Force Action News 5
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