Memphis Is “Under Full-Blown Occupation” by ICE. Here’s Why You May Not Know That.
Memphis is currently experiencing a significant immigration operation involving over 2,700 law enforcement officers. Community members are facing intimidation and retaliation for documenting the actions of these officers, leading to a lawsuit supported by the ACLU. The situation has created a climate of fear among residents, with many feeling unsafe in their own neighborhoods.
- ▪The Memphis Safe Task Force has over 2,700 officers from various law enforcement agencies.
- ▪Community members are suing the task force for alleged intimidation and retaliation against those documenting police actions.
- ▪The operation has led to widespread fear among immigrant families and even U.S. citizens in the area.
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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "motherjones_right_rail_1", slotId: "ROS_ATF_300x600" }); National Guard officers listen as President Trump talks about the Memphis Safe Task Force in March.Roberto Schmidt/Getty Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. There’s a massive immigration operation in Memphis right now, but you may not have heard about it. It certainly hasn’t gotten as much attention as past surges in Chicago or Minneapolis—even though it’s been going on since September. Hunter Demster, who runs a soup kitchen in the city, has been trying to get the word out. He often drives around with his phone, looking for officers to film as they arrest immigrants.
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