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A federal anti-crime taskforce deployed in Memphis under Trump’s order and Governor Lee’s leadership is facing mounting backlash after accusations of excessive force, surveillance, and intimidation. ACLU of Tennessee has filed a lawsuit, citing reports of unmarked cars tailing civilians, aggressive maneuvers, false arrests, and even a doctor’s revoked Global Entry status. Community members describe being targeted, filmed, and physically assaulted by agents — including one woman detained for 27 hours after recording. Critics say the taskforce is weaponizing the state’s “Halo Law” to scare observers away, while officials tout crime reduction — though data suggests crime was already declining before the taskforce arrived.

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