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Story summary
- U.S. President Donald Trump’s task force in Memphis has arrested over 2,800 people since September, increasing jail overcrowding.
- Inmates sleep in chairs due to capacity limits.
- Authorities consider night and weekend court sessions to reduce backlog.
- Jail officials seek funding for staff shortages, with the task force supported by Governor Bill Lee.
- Critics warn of the human costs to vulnerable communities from prolonged court processes.
