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ACLU Sues Tennessee Over Trump-Ordered Anti-Crime Taskforce

5/29/2026

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The ACLU of Tennessee sued officials overseeing anti-crime taskforce ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump, alleging intimidation and false arrests in Memphis.
Governor Bill Lee activated the taskforce after a Trump executive order, deploying 2,000 officers who threatened observers, photographed homes and license plates, and used cars for tailing.
The taskforce caused James West to lose Global Entry and Jessica Chodor to spend 27 hours in jail after being tackled.

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The ACLU of Tennessee sued officials overseeing anti-crime taskforce ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump, alleging intimidation and false arrests in Memphis.
Governor Bill Lee activated the taskforce after a Trump executive order, deploying 2,000 officers who threatened observers, photographed homes and license plates, and used cars for tailing.
The taskforce caused James West to lose Global Entry and Jessica Chodor to spend 27 hours in jail after being tackled.