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ACLU Files Suit Against Memphis Task Force
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- May 29, 2026
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- 135
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Summary
The ACLU is suing Memphis officials over alleged retaliation against citizens documenting the city’s massive Safe Task Force — a joint federal and local operation conducting sweeping immigration raids and traffic stops since 2025. Community members report being followed, pulled over without cause, and even tackled while trying to film — tactics the ACLU says are meant to silence watchdogs. The lawsuit argues these actions violate First Amendment rights to observe and record government activity, and challenges Tennessee’s “Halo Law” as a tool to suppress accountability. Seeking a federal injunction, the ACLU targets top officials from DHS, ICE, and the U.S. Marshals Service, aiming to set a national precedent on citizen oversight of law enforcement. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f57714711564db56