Memphis residents file lawsuit alleging abuses by Trump-backed task force

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: May 13, 2026Country: United States
Politics
Memphis residents file lawsuit alleging abuses by Trump-backed task force

Four residents from Memphis, Tennessee, have filed a lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of harassment during an immigration and crime crackdown. The complaint, filed on Wednesday, targets the Memphis Safe Task Force, a law enforcement initiative launched by Trump in September. The plaintiffs allege that agents intimidated and harassed citizens engaged in activities protected under the First Amendment, including filming arrests.

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